IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Sysanalysis)

Defense Information Systems Agency•Fort Huachuca, AZ

About The Position

This position is recruited under 10 U.S.C. 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 located in DISA JITC/JT23. The position is in the Professional Work Category, Entry level (7/9), and Professional Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. The specialist designs, plans, coordinates, and executes Test and Evaluation (T&E) of Information Technology and National Security Systems (IT/NSS). The role may serve as a team leader or team member on projects and programs of varying complexity and represent DISA at high-level Department of Defense conferences and meetings, providing expert T&E advice, results, and recommendations to support acquisition decisions. The specialist identifies potential policy revisions in response to changing test objectives; helps identify requirements and develop capabilities, tools, and instrumentation for the T&E mission; writes and reviews test-planning documents; determines resources, environments, and schedules; and oversees testing to evaluate system compliance, suitability, and cyber survivability. The position requires U.S. citizenship. It may require access to classified information and requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Under the DoD 8140 policy series, the employee must complete Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and overall Residential Qualification requirements within 12 months. Telework availability depends on mission requirements and supervisory determination. Moving costs and recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized. A three-year trial period may be required for employees who have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
Must receive a favorable suitability review and obtain the required security clearance; maintaining security eligibility is a condition of employment.
Complete DoD 8140 Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and overall Residential Qualification requirements within 12 months.
Demonstrate the basic competencies of attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving in an IT context.
For GG-07: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05, including assisting with basic IT system analysis, routine cybersecurity compliance reviews, or test activity coordination; gathering technical data; supporting IT documentation; and applying standard cybersecurity principles to IT/NSS.
For GG-09: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, including assisting with planning, coordinating, and executing T&E and cybersecurity assessments for IT/NSS; preparing draft test reports; evaluating basic system compliance against security standards; and tracking project milestones within technical schedules.
Applicants must describe qualifying experience and/or selective placement factors in the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the announcement closing date.
For GG-07, one full year of graduate-level education or Superior Academic Achievement may substitute for qualifying experience; transcripts must be submitted with the application when using education as a substitute.
For GG-09, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, a master's degree, or an equivalent graduate degree may substitute for qualifying experience; transcripts must be submitted with the application when using education as a substitute.
Education used to qualify must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services when used to meet qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

Design, plan, coordinate, and execute Test and Evaluation of IT/NSS.
Serve as a team leader or team member on projects and programs of varying complexity.
Represent DISA at high-level Department of Defense conferences and meetings, providing T&E advice, results, and recommendations in support of acquisition decisions.
Identify the need for policy revisions to address changing test objectives.
Participate in identifying requirements and developing capabilities, tools, and instrumentation to support the T&E mission.
Write and review test-planning documents; determine resources, environments, and schedules; and oversee tests evaluating system compliance, suitability, and cyber survivability.