Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

U.S. Department of Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC seeks a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) to lead incident response and digital-forensics actions within the Cybersecurity Services Staff. The role requires US citizenship, background clearance, and the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance, with occasional TDY travel.

The incumbent will enforce event-assurance protocols and sustain mission-critical Continuity of Operations and Continuity of Government capabilities.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Background investigation and drug screening required.
• Selective Service registration required.
• Financial Disclosure may be required.
• One-year supervisory probation may be required.
• USA Hire assessment required; 48 hours to complete after you submit your application.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Must possess and maintain industry-recognized information security/cybersecurity certifications.
• Temporary duty (TDY) travel ~25% of the time.
• Position designated Mission Critical/Mission Essential.
• May require one-year supervisory probation period.

Responsibilities

• Direct incident response activities for the organization.
• Conduct or direct digital-forensics actions as needed.
• Enforce event-assurance protocols and security procedures.
• Support Continuity of Operations and Continuity of Government capabilities.

Skills

Incident response

Digital forensics

Security policy enforcement

Threat monitoring

Team leadership

Job description

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.

Duties

The duties and responsibilities for a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-15 generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

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.