Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

Justice Management Division; Washington (District of Columbia); In loco; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Justice Management Division seeks a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) in Washington, DC. The role directs incident response, conducts digital-forensics actions, enforces event-assurance protocols, and sustains mission-critical Continuity of Operations and Continuity of Government capabilities.

The incumbent leads cybersecurity monitoring initiatives, coordinates crisis response teams, and ensures adherence to Incident Response Plans while meeting federal security and ethics

Competenze

• Directs and leads rapid response to cybersecurity incidents per incident response plans.
• Performs digital forensics actions and ensures event-assurance protocols.
• Oversees monitoring platforms, detection methods, and analytical processes.

Mansioni

• Directs cybersecurity monitoring, incident detection, digital forensics, encryption standards, identity management, vulnerability assessment, and system life cycle security integration.
• Coordinates improvements to monitoring platforms, detection methods, and analytical processes to strengthen threat identification and readiness.
• Activates and coordinates cyber crisis response teams during major cybersecurity incidents to ensure unified action and adherence to established Incident Response Plans.
• Evaluate financial execution for compliance with organization oversight expectations and national security requirements.
• Executes crisis communications responsibilities, issue technical directives, maintain operational readiness, and implement insider threat safeguards.

Conoscenze

Incident response leadership

Digital forensics

Cybersecurity monitoring

Vulnerability assessment

Formazione

OPM 2210 Basic Qualifications

Strumenti

Security clearance management

Descrizione del lavoro

Summary

This position serves as a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) located in the Department of Justice, Chief Information Officer, Cybersecurity Services Staff, Security Operations Directorate, Operations Branch in Washington, DC. This incumbent is responsible for directing incident response, executing digital-forensics actions, enforcing event-assurance protocols, and sustaining mission-essential Continuity of Operations and Continuity of Government capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Directs technical initiatives involving cybersecurity monitoring, incident detection, digital forensics, encryption standards, identity management, vulnerability assessment, and system life cycle security integration.
• Coordinates improvements to monitoring platforms, detection methods, and analytical processes to strengthen threat identification and readiness.
• Activates and coordinates cyber crisis response teams during major cybersecurity incidents to ensure unified action and adherence to established Incident Response Plans.
• Evaluate financial execution for compliance with organization oversight expectations and national security requirements.
• Executes crisis communications responsibilities, issue technical directives, maintain operational readiness, and implement insider threat safeguards.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You must successfully pass a security/background investigation and a drug screening.
• Selective Service registration is required, see the "Additional Information" section for full details.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period. See “Additional Information” section for specific details.
• A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.
• This position requires the candidate to be able to hold a security clearance at the Top Secret / SCI security level.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess and be able to maintain industry‑recognized certifications in information security / cybersecurity (See Announcement Questionnaire for detailed description).
• This position requires temporary duty (TDY) business travel approximately 25% of the time.
• This position is designated as Mission Critical/Mission Essential (See Announcement Questionnaire for detailed description)
• You may be required to complete a one-year supervisory probationary period.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (2210 series)

Please refer to the OPM

AND Specialized Experience

To qualify for the GS‑15 grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS‑14 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable non‑Federal experience. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing the following duties:

• Coordinates and leads rapid response to cybersecurity incidents and executes actions defined in established incident response plans, policies, and procedures.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the 11/02/2026 of this announcement.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS‑15 level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

This announcement is being advertised under an agency specific OR a government‑wide Direct‑Hire Authority approved by OPM for filling vacancies when a severe shortage or critical hiring need exists. Veterans Preference and other Category Rating procedures do not apply to this announcement. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements of the position. The hiring office may interview and select any qualified candidate of their choosing from the qualified pool.

Career Transition Programs: These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Be rated well‑qualified for the position based on the competencies listed above; and submit the appropriate documentation to support your

Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1‑year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Probationary Period: Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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• Continued under Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

• Continued from Additional Information:

DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here:

Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at:

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• 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R
• 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.

Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required Documents

It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of required documents below and submit the necessary documentation based on your eligibility.

Resume - All Applicants

• Official position title,
• Employer name and contact information,
• Start and end dates (including month and year),
• Indicate full‑time or number of hours worked per week if part‑time,
• A list of duties performed and accomplishments.

CTAP/ICTAP eligibility documentation

• A copy of the agency notice (i.e., letter of intent to separate, separation notice, or agency RIF letter),
• Your most recent performance appraisal, and
• Most recent SF‑50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.