Supervisory Cyber Threat Analyst

US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency; Arlington (VA); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in Arlington, VA is seeking a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) at GS-14 to lead cybersecurity operations and oversee a team of cyber professionals.

The role requires applying threat analysis, incident response, and security operations expertise to defend federal networks, along with developing and improving cybersecurity plans, procedures, and playbooks for mission success.

Qualificações

• Attention to detail is mandatory for accurate IT work.
• Customer service orientation to address client needs and provide quality support.
• Decision making in uncertain situations to achieve organizational goals.
• Information management skills to organize and retrieve IT data.
• Interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with diverse teams.
• Oral communication for clear, audience-appropriate presentations.
• Problem solving to evaluate information and recommend solutions.
• Teamwork to collaborate with others and achieve objectives.
• Technical competence with IT knowledge and ability to advise on technical issues.

Responsabilidades

• Lead or supervise cybersecurity or threat analysis teams, plan work, and manage priorities.
• Apply cyber threat information to support defense activities such as incident response and detection.
• Develop or improve cybersecurity plans, procedures, workflows, or playbooks.

Conhecimentos

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Decision Making

Information Management

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Technical Competence

Descrição da oferta de emprego

This announcement is issued under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit for positions for which there is a critical hiring need. Selectee(s) will receive a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and may be required to serve a one year probationary period.

Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-14

To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required proficiency level of competencies and experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT:

Experience must be Information Technology (IT)-related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the required competencies listed below and must meet or exceed the minimum proficiency level established for each by grade level. For more information, see Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. (Minimum Proficiency Level: 4)
2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. (Minimum Proficiency Level: 4)
3. Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. (Minimum Proficiency Level: 3)
4. Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. (Minimum Proficiency Level: 4)
5. Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations. (Minimum Proficiency Level: 4)
6. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. (Minimum Proficiency Level: 3)
7. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. (Minimum Proficiency Level: 4)
8. Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. (Minimum Proficiency Level: 4)
9. Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. (Minimum Proficiency Level: 4)

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

In addition to meeting the competency requirement listed above, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade level (or equivalent). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT.

You qualify at the GS-14 grade level, if you have:

At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level (or equivalent) performing all the following duties:

1. Leading or supervising a cybersecurity, cyber operations, or cyber threat analysis team; including planning work, assigning tasks, evaluating performance or work products, and managing workloads or operational priorities;
2. Applying cyber threat, vulnerability, incident, network defense, or security operations information to support cyber defense activities, such as incident response, threat hunting, security operations, vulnerability response, detection development, or risk mitigation; AND
3. Developing, implementing, or improving cybersecurity plans, procedures, playbooks, workflows, analytic products, or operational processes for cyber defense, cyber operations, or cyber threat analysis missions or capabilities.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.