IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Sysanalysis/Infosec)

Defense Information Systems Agency•Fort Meade, MD

About The Position

This position is recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) and does not convey eligibility for conversion to the Competitive Service. It supports the mission of U.S. Cyber Command and is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. The position is located in the DISA J6/C4 Enterprise Directorate. The incumbent is responsible for a broad information technology subject matter area, which may include information models, communications, architecture, systems planning, and long-term system development. The role directs extensive analysis to identify, define, and implement strategic efforts supporting operations for on- and off-premise cloud infrastructure. It identifies potential risks associated with hardware changes, including operational support models that may require maintaining multiple processes for different infrastructure. The incumbent serves as a primary authoritative source on IT techniques, knowledge, and state-of-the-art government and commercial cloud technologies, including full-lifecycle support models, and provides highly technical advice and assistance across the agency. The position is a national security position that may require access to classified information. A favorable suitability review and security clearance are conditions of employment. The position is subject to DoD 8140 qualification requirements, including Foundational Qualifications within nine months and Residential Qualification requirements overall within 12 months. The incumbent must submit an OGE-450 financial disclosure statement and is subject to drug testing. Some travel may be required. Telework availability depends on mission requirements and supervisory determination; moving costs may be paid.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service.
Meet national security suitability requirements and obtain and maintain any required security eligibility or clearance.
Complete DoD 8140 Foundational Qualifications within nine months and Residential Qualification requirements overall within 12 months.
Submit an OGE-450 financial disclosure statement.
Pass drug testing requirements.
Demonstrate attention to detail through reviewing personal and others’ IT-related work for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards.
Demonstrate customer service skills, including maintaining customer relationships, anticipating and assessing IT needs, and identifying or developing tailored IT products or services.
Demonstrate oral communication skills, including briefing senior management and IT staff on IT systems, projects, or operations and explaining complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
Demonstrate problem-solving skills by identifying and evaluating alternatives for unique, highly complex, or sensitive IT issues.
For GG-14 qualification, have at least one year of experience demonstrating competencies for immediate success, equivalent to work at the next lower federal grade level.
Have qualifying experience in at least one of the stated areas: leading enterprise design, implementation, and ongoing administration of MDM/UEM solutions across a decentralized network; developing and enforcing security baselines, Conditional Access policies, and identity management frameworks for multi-platform endpoints in accordance with federal security standards; or directing enterprise-wide mobile migrations, application deployment strategies, or system integration projects while providing authoritative technical guidance to senior leadership.
Describe qualifying experience and/or selective placement factors in the resume; all qualifications must be met within 30 days after the announcement closing date.
Education cannot substitute for qualifying experience at the GG-14 grade level.

Responsibilities

Lead or direct broad IT subject-matter work involving areas such as information models, communications, architecture, systems planning, and long-term system development.
Direct comprehensive analysis to identify, define, and implement strategic efforts supporting on- and off-premise cloud infrastructure operations.
Identify potential risks associated with hardware changes, including operational support models for maintaining multiple processes across infrastructure.
Serve as a primary authoritative source on IT techniques, knowledge, and government and commercial cloud technologies, including full-lifecycle support models.
Provide highly technical advice and assistance across the agency.