IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Full Job Description

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 - FE/Endpoint Services/ Customer Support Div.

For the GG12, applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position.

For vacancies below the full-performance level of the position, the basic requirement will be evaluated on a developmental basis.

Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process.

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: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-11) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

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 mitigating cyber threats and vulnerabilities OR responsibility for operations and maintenance of system security OR ensuring the application of cybersecurity/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery and defense of all IT services.

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. Major Duties:

• Managing information security implications within the organization, specific program, or other areas of responsibility.
• Oversee the cybersecurity of strategic, personnel, infrastructure, requirements, policy enforcement, emergency planning, and security awareness, as well as other resources.
• Develops cyberspace plans, strategy, policies and procedures to ensure information system reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data
• 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
• Ensures the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services.
• Assesses security events to determine impact and implements corrective actions.