IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

Defense Logistics Agency•Arlington, VA

About The Position

The IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) serves as the primary Key Management Infrastructure Operating Account Manager (KOAM), conducting mandated semi-annual account inventories for reconciliation with the National Security Agency (NSA) and quarterly 10% random inventories of sub-hand receipt holders. The position performs technical system administration on KMI platforms, including operating system maintenance, software updates, user-account management and assignment, and generating or ordering cryptographic keys. The specialist develops, implements, and maintains local COMSEC and physical cybersecurity Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and advises senior leadership, including the Chief Information Security Officer, on organizational risk levels, vulnerabilities, and overall security posture. This is a mission-essential, emergency-essential, non-combat essential expeditionary civilian position. The incumbent may be required to report during emergencies, participate in readiness exercises, deploy on temporary duty to support contingency or other qualifying operations, or remain in place during evacuations. A Top Secret clearance with access to SCI and SAPs is required and must be maintained.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to SCI and SAPs, including required background checks and favorable suitability or fitness determination.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under another pay system, including experience directly related to the position.
Experience as a KOAM or COMSEC Account Manager managing the lifecycle of classified cryptographic material, keys, and Controlled Cryptographic Items in accordance with NSA policies.
Experience administering KMI systems as a Client Platform Administrator, including operating system maintenance, software updates, user-account management, and ordering, generating, and loading cryptographic keys in accordance with IAT standards.
Experience conducting formal COMSEC audits, inventories, and inspections; developing local SOPs; investigating security violations; identifying vulnerabilities; and submitting formal incident or corrective-action reports.
IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
Meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade and time-after-competitive appointment where applicable, by the announcement closing date.
Military Reservists selected for an Emergency Essential position must arrange the required military deployment waiver before placement; the posting also states that Military Reservists selected for this position must arrange removal from the reserve component before placement.
Must sign DD Form 2365 and a Statement of Understanding and Agreement as a condition of employment.
Must comply with DLA drug testing requirements if selected for a testing-designated position.
Must have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary Key Management Infrastructure Operating Account Manager (KOAM).
Conduct mandated semi-annual account inventories for reconciliation with the NSA.
Conduct quarterly 10% random inventories of sub-hand receipt holders.
Administer KMI platforms, including operating system maintenance, software updates, user-account management and assignment, and generating or ordering cryptographic keys.
Develop, implement, and maintain local COMSEC and physical cybersecurity SOPs.
Advise senior leadership, including the CISO, on organizational risk levels, vulnerabilities, and overall security posture.
Conduct formal COMSEC audits, inventories, and inspections of Local Elements and sub-hand receipt holders.
Investigate security violations, identify vulnerabilities, and submit formal incident and corrective-action reports to senior leadership and external oversight authorities.
Report to work during qualifying disasters, inclement weather, or crises; participate in readiness exercises; and support contingency or expeditionary operations as required.