IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Infosec)

U.S. Marine Corps • Fort Meade, MD

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About The Position

The IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Information Security) serves in the U.S. Marine Corps Information Command. The position participates in developing plans for employing cyberspace offensive capabilities and develops future cyberspace operations concepts. The specialist reviews, synthesizes, and interprets large quantities of information and data to stay current and operate effectively in a rapidly changing, multifaceted environment. The specialist continually monitors incoming intelligence and alerts staff to developments of special urgency or importance.

This is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service position in the Professional Work Category, Senior Work Level, series and grade GG-2210-13. The incumbent must obtain and maintain the qualifications required for Cyber Workforce work role code 332 at the Advanced proficiency level. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required at minimum for the CES Professional Work Category.

The position requires a TOP SECRET/SCI clearance, NSA badging for NIPR/SIPR/NSANet accounts, a Counterintelligence Polygraph, and a signed nondisclosure agreement. Travel from the normal duty station to locations in the continental U.S. and overseas may be required, including travel to remote or isolated sites. The employee must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods and obtain and maintain a government travel card. Relocation costs will not be paid.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must possess a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance and obtain and maintain NSA badging for NIPR/SIPR/NSANet accounts.
• A Counterintelligence Polygraph is required, and a nondisclosure agreement must be signed.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random testing.
• Must obtain and maintain Cyber Workforce qualifications in accordance with DoDM 8140.03 and Department of the Navy policies.
• Must have IT-related experience demonstrating the nine competencies: attention to detail, customer service, decision making, information management, interpersonal skills, oral communication, problem solving, teamwork, and technical competence.
• Must have directly applicable experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed for immediate success, including experience maintaining awareness of evolving cyberspace operations and providing input to cyber operations objectives, priorities, strategies, plans, and programs.
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required at minimum for CES employees in the Professional Work Category; some groups may have a positive education requirement that cannot be substituted with experience.
• Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods, including travel to remote or isolated sites.
• Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• Must meet applicable federal employment requirements, including E-Verify and Selective Service registration where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing plans for the employment of cyberspace offensive capabilities.
• Develop future cyberspace operations concepts.
• Review, synthesize, and interpret large quantities of information and data to stay abreast of changes and operate in a rapidly changing, multifaceted environment.
• Continually monitor incoming intelligence and alert staff members to developments of special urgency or importance.
• Develop and maintain awareness and understanding of evolving cyberspace operations, guidance, and direction.
• Provide input to the development and refinement of cyber operations objectives, priorities, strategies, plans, and programs.
• Obtain and maintain qualifications for Cyber Workforce work role code 332 at the Advanced proficiency level.
• Complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel-related purchases.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families.
• Recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior