IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

Defense Logistics Agency•Whitehall, OH

19h

About The Position

This position serves as the principal technical authority and program manager for the Security Operations Center (SOC) program, directing strategic development, accreditation, and sustainment. The role involves defining the enterprise roadmap for compliance with Department of War (DoW) mandates and federal statutes, leveraging NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) 2.0 to govern risk and optimize cyber posture. It also includes establishing strategic plans for Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT) adherence to NIST SP 800-61r3, integrating complex IT services and shaping DoW cyber programs. The specialist will consult with senior leadership on cybersecurity policies, emerging technologies, and threat intelligence to advance enterprise cyber defense posture. Additionally, the role directs complex external assessments, including red and purple team operations, analyzing outcomes to identify systemic risks and architectural weaknesses. The specialist serves as the lead authority to defend Cyber Key Terrain, fusing disparate intelligence data and briefing executive leadership on mission assurance risks. Finally, the role involves serving as a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR), authoring complex technical requirements, statements of work, and performance standards, and exercising final technical authority to accept or reject contractor deliverables to ensure contract outcomes align with enterprise cybersecurity objectives.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen
Special Sensitive/SCI security clearance required.
Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Must compete DoW qualifications and requirements.
One year of specialized experience managing enterprise-level cybersecurity operations or Security Operations Center (SOC) programs.
One year of specialized experience implementing cybersecurity risk management frameworks such as NIST RMF.
One year of specialized experience directing advanced threat analysis or red and purple team assessments.
One year of specialized experience providing authoritative technical leadership and contract oversight for mission-critical cyber defense initiatives.

Nice To Haves

REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.

Responsibilities

Serves as principal technical authority and program manager for the Security Operations Center program, directing strategic development, accreditation, and sustainment.
Defines the enterprise roadmap for compliance with DoW mandates and federal statutes, leveraging NIST RMF 2.0 to govern risk and optimize cyber posture.
Establishes strategic plans for Cyber Emergency Response Team adherence to NIST SP 800-61r3, integrating complex IT services and shaping DoW cyber programs.
Consults with senior leadership on cybersecurity policies, emerging technologies, and threat intelligence to advance enterprise cyber defense posture.
Directs complex external assessments, including red and purple team operations, analyzing outcomes to identify systemic risks and architectural weaknesses.
Serves as lead authority to defend Cyber Key Terrain, fusing disparate intelligence data and briefing executive leadership on mission assurance risks.
Serves as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative, authoring complex technical requirements, statements of work, and performance standards.
Exercises final technical authority to accept or reject contractor deliverables, ensuring contract outcomes align with enterprise cybersecurity objectives.