IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

Summary

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command. It is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA - OC/INFRASTRUCTURE DIRECTORATE.

Responsibilities

Serves as a senior specialist in Cybersecurity Management. Oversees the cybersecurity program of an information system or network.

Manages information security implications within the organization, specific program, or other areas of responsibility, to include strategic, personnel, infrastructure, requirements, policy enforcement, emergency planning, security awareness.

Develops cyberspace plans, strategy, and policies and procedures to support and align with organizational cyberspace missions and initiatives.

Ensures information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data; responsible for coordinating a variety of complex and unusual information security issues.

Monitors and evaluates systems, compliance with IT security policies and requirements. Provides advice and guidance in implementing IT security policies and procedures in the development and operation of network systems.

Participates in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies.

Facilitates the gathering, analysis, and preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computer crimes. Assesses security events to determine impact and implements corrective actions.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Basic Requirements: Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards. Customer Service - experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs. Oral Communication -briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience. Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions. AND Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-12, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: experience in adapting security guidelines, policies, or standard operating procedures to meet the specific compliance, operational, or technical needs of an assigned IT or network environment; conducting audits of information systems, servers, network devices; reviewing system user accounts, managing access tracking systems, investigating security incidents, and reporting findings to leadership. Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GG-12 grade level.