IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

SelectUSA; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an IT Cybersecurity Specialist in Durban. In this role, you will assess contractor compliance with cybersecurity regulations, evaluate information security policies, and lead assessment activities. Candidates should have specialized IT experience and competencies in problem solving, customer service, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized IT security experience.
• Experience in operating, administering, and maintaining IT networks.
• Ability to evaluate contractor's compliance with cybersecurity policies.

Responsibilities

• Performs cybersecurity assessments for contractor compliance.
• Evaluates information security and privacy policies.
• Acts as the lead assessor during assessments.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Help Duties

• Performs cybersecurity assessments for contractor compliance and to provide an assessment rating.
• Reviews contractor unclassified information systems as defined in the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST), Department of Defense (DoD), and DCMA guidance.
• Evaluates the contractor's information security and privacy policies, standards, and procedures for completeness.
• Evaluates the contractor's information security program to determine its alignment with required regulations.
• Interprets OSD, DoD and agency level instruction and procedure application to properly perform assessments.
• Monitors and stays abreast of new Defense Industrial Base cybersecurity policy, regulations, and directives.
• Remains aware of a constantly changing threat and attack vectors.
• Formally represents the organization during assessments and effectively articulate assessment report results and findings.
• Periodically serves as the lead assessor and provides in-the-field and virtual leadership on cybersecurity assessments within an assigned team.
• As the lead assessor, coordinates the assessment to include pre-assessment activities, in briefs, daily activities, out briefs and follow on documentation requirements.
  
  

Requirements Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  
  

Qualifications

To qualify for an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC), your resume and supporting documentation must support: For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
• Operating, administering, maintaining and protecting information technology (IT) networks or systems.
• Understanding of IT security management tools and procedures to implement, monitor, and evaluate contractor's compliance with policies and regulations.
• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• 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.
• 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.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
  
  

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional Information

This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• FLSA: Exempt
• Bargaining Unit: Yes
• Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period.
• Financial Disclosure Required
• Information Assurance (IA) Position: This position requires 8140 Intermediate and Advanced Foundational requirements.
  
  

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