IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

Defense Information Systems Agency • Scott AFB, IL

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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 is identified as necessary to carry out and support the mission of the U.S. Cyber Command. The role is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure and is located in DISA-OC/DISA Global.

As a senior subject matter expert, the IT Cybersecurity Specialist directs and coordinates the resolution of complex, high-impact information security incidents and operational anomalies. The specialist advances enterprise cybersecurity awareness among senior leadership, aligning mission objectives with security principles. The role assesses risks and vulnerabilities in planned and deployed information systems, develops and implements cybersecurity policies and defensive protocols to protect mission-critical systems, networks, and data, and creates programs to promote user awareness and compliance with security policies and procedures.

The position requires U.S. citizenship and a favorable suitability review and security clearance. Under DoD 8140, the employee must complete Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements overall within 12 months. The position is mission essential; the incumbent may need to report or relocate within the United States during emergencies and may be recalled or called back outside regular hours, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, if required by upper management. Telework availability depends on mission requirements and supervisory determination.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Must receive a favorable suitability review and security clearance; maintaining security eligibility is a condition of employment.
• Must complete DoD 8140 Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements within 12 months.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail through reviewing IT work or data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards.
• Must demonstrate customer service experience maintaining customer relationships, assessing IT needs, and identifying or developing tailored IT products and services.
• Must demonstrate oral communication experience briefing mid-level management and IT staff on IT systems, projects, or operations, including communicating technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Must demonstrate problem-solving experience identifying alternatives for complex IT issues using information from a variety of sources.
• For GG-12 qualification, must have at least one year of experience demonstrating competencies for immediate success, including experience architecting information security policies, conducting system compliance audits, and advising leadership on cyber risk and vulnerability mitigation strategies.
• Qualifying experience may include paid or unpaid work, volunteer work, or military service equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower federal grade level.
• Must meet all qualifications within 30 days after the announcement closing date.
• Education cannot substitute for qualifying experience at the GG-12 grade level.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate resolution of complex, high-impact information security incidents and operational anomalies as a senior subject matter expert.
• Promote enterprise cybersecurity awareness among senior leadership and align mission objectives with security principles.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and deployed information systems to identify threat vectors, operational risks, and critical protection requirements.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity policies and defensive protocols to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of mission-critical systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access and cyber adversaries.
• Develop and implement programs to ensure system, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and comply with security policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Moving costs may be paid.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed