Cybersecurity & Defensive Cyber Analyst

NRO•Chantilly, VA

12h

About The Position

For over sixty years, the NRO has developed, acquired, launched and operated the satellites that are the foundation for America's advantage and strength in space. Using a diversified architecture of spacecraft, NRO collects and delivers the best space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance content on the planet. The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes via a continuous announcement for consideration against current and future opportunities for full performance level (GG 11-13) Cybersecurity & Defensive Cyber Analysts, occupational series 2210. This position focuses on the following DoD 8140 Work Roles: Systems Security Analyst (461) Defense Cyber Analyst (511) Cyber Defense Incident Responder (531) Software Developer (621) Secure Software Assessor (622) Security Architect (652) This is a fulltime position. Your resume may be considered for other positions which your skills and experience may be a good match.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required
You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
You will be subject to preemployment and periodic drug testing
You will be subject to preemployment and periodic polygraph examinations
Cybersecurity & Defensive Cyber Analysts should have experience in applying IT principles, concepts, methods, and standards to accomplish assignments
Minimum of 3 years of specialized experience in systems security analysis, cyber defense, incident response, software development, or security architecture
Experience with the interrelationships of multiple IT specialties
Understanding of an organization's IT architecture
Knowledge of new IT developments and applications
Strong knowledge of IT security concepts, standards, and methods
Experience with project management principles, methods, and practices
Specialized experience is defined as experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform and is typically in or directly related to the duties of the position as described above.
Experience must be reflected in your resume.
Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds the two-page limit per OPM Memorandum, “Merit Hiring Plan,” dated May 29, 2025, https://www.opm.gov/chcoc/latest-memos/merit-hiring-plan.pdf will not be eligible for consideration.
Candidates must meet one of the following qualification options for their assigned work role: Systems Security Analyst (461) Education: Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university; OR Training: Offerings listed in DoD 8140 Training Repository; OR Certification: CCSP, Cloud+, CySA+, or GICSP Defense Cyber Analyst (511) Education: BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution; OR Training: Intermediate level M03385G; M10395B; M223854 or A1501980 or A1501202 or A1501203 or A1501250 or A5310451 or A5314421 or A5311900 or WSS 011 or DISAUS1377; OR Certification: GFACT, GISF, Cloud+, GCED, PenTest+, Security+, or GSEC Cyber Defense Incident Responder (531) Education: BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution; OR Training: Intermediate- level A1501980 or A1501202 or A1501203 or A1501250 or WSS 011 or WSS 012; OR Certification: CBROPS, FITSPO, GISF, CCSP, CEH, Cloud+, GCED, PenTest+, Security+, or GSEC Software Developer (621) Education: Bachelor degree or higher from an accredited college or university; OR Training: Offerings listed in DoD 8140 Training Repository; OR Certification: GSEC Secure Software Assessor (622) Education: BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution; OR Certification: CSSLP or Security+ or GSEC Security Architect (652) Education: BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution; OR Training: Intermediate level WSS 011 or WSS 012; OR Certification: CASP+, CCSP, Cloud+, CSSLP, or GSEC
employees are required to achieve and maintain the appropriate foundational and residential qualification requirements within their associated work role qualification matrix. Foundational qualification requirements must be met within 9 months of assignment. Resident qualification requirements must be met within 12 months of assignment.
employees are required to complete 20 hours of continuous professional development or education annually to maintain qualification in their cyber work role.
May be required to obtain the appropriate Financial Management certification level for the position within two years of assignment.
May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
May be required to travel in military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
May be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
If selected for a DAWIA coded position, the incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 36 – 60 months after accepting this position.
May be subject to directed reassignment as required to address mission effectiveness, and/or career development.
Certain positions are deemed emergency essential and incumbents must be willing to meet all position requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution
Understanding of an organization's IT architecture
Knowledge of new IT developments and applications
Strong knowledge of IT security concepts, standards, and methods
Experience with project management principles, methods, and practices

Responsibilities

Analyzing and developing the integration, testing, operations, and maintenance of systems security
Using data collected from a variety of cyber defense tools to analyze events for the purposes of mitigating threats
Investigating, analyzing, and responding to cyber incidents within the network environment
Developing, creating, maintaining, and writing/coding new or modifying existing computer applications
Analyzing the security of new or existing computer applications and providing actionable results
Designing enterprise and systems security throughout the development lifecycle
Translating technology and environmental conditions into security designs and processes
Providing expert technical advice on cybersecurity matters
Developing and interpreting policies and procedures for cyber defense
Making decisions or recommendations that significantly influence important agency cybersecurity policies