IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Summary

Duties

• Leads enterprise information security by developing and implementing policies, procedures, risk assessments, audits, and contingency/disaster recovery plans to protect and maintain systems, networks, and data, ensure compliance.
• Assesses security incidents, determines operational impact, and implements corrective actions while ensuring consistent application of information security and assurance policies across IT service delivery.
• Serves as a senior advisor on cybersecurity operations by guiding secure system/network design, monitoring vulnerabilities and policy compliance, promoting user security awareness, and supporting incident response and digital evidence preservation

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements overall in 12 months.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Basic Requirements:
Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
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.
3. 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.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

and at least 1 year of qualifying experience.

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 interpreting directives to develop and implement cybersecurity policies, continuity and disaster recovery strategies, and enterprise risk mitigation measures; experience managing intrusion detection systems used in support of physical security; experience utilizing systems engineering, network architecture, and emerging technology integration knowledge; and experience managing the configuration, deployment, maintenance, and lifecycle support of information technology infrastructure, to include servers, network devices, security appliances, peripheral systems, and access control systems.

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.