IT Specialist (Infosec)

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

DCSA's Industrial Security Office is seeking an Information Systems Security Professional (ISSP) to oversee complex information assurance and cybersecurity activities at cleared contractor sites. The ISSP uses technical expertise and interpersonal skills to help information systems security managers understand and implement the technical controls and processes needed to protect classified information. The role is within the assigned region and involves oversight of cleared contractor information systems under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), as well as system assessment and authorization activities using the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

The position is a full-time DCIPS position in the Excepted Service. The work schedule is flexible, overtime may occur occasionally, and situational telework may be approved by supervisors on a temporary, case-by-case basis. The selected candidate must obtain and maintain the security clearance required by the announcement. If not already certified, the incumbent must obtain DoD 8570.01-M certification for IAM Level III and IAT Level II within six months of appointment. The incumbent must also be legally and personally qualified to operate a passenger-type motor vehicle.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain the security clearance required by the job announcement.
• Must obtain DoD 8570.01-M certification for IAM Level III and IAT Level II within six months of appointment if not already certified.
• Must possess the legal and personal qualifications to operate a passenger-type motor vehicle.
• Must have specialized experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the position at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower GS/GG-12 grade; generally, one year or more of such experience is required.
• Specialized experience includes applying a wide range of cybersecurity and advanced IT concepts, principles, and practices to complex assignments; identifying, documenting, and communicating security-plan vulnerabilities; using risk-management principles for risk analysis; and evaluating and applying information assurance regulations, policies, and procedures to analyze computer systems and identify deficiencies in safeguarding classified data and information.
• Demonstrated competencies in cybersecurity, oral communication, problem solving, risk management, system administration, and writing.
• Education may not substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.
• Must pass the initial drug screening; the announcement also states that random drug testing applies thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Information Systems Security Professional (ISSP) within the assigned region.
• Perform cybersecurity activities, including security control assessments supporting IT system assessment and authorization using the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Exercise security oversight of cleared contractor information systems within the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
• Analyze, assess, evaluate, verify, and validate cleared contractor information system security plans and controls, and provide system authorization risk recommendations to the Authorizing Official.
• Develop and maintain security documentation and artifacts for assigned information systems.
• Engage and interface with industry security professionals to assess implemented security controls.
• Enforce IT security control requirements, recommend configurations for information systems and networks, and identify risk-management strategies to mitigate IT vulnerabilities in light of evolving cybersecurity threats.
• Represent the organization at conferences and training meetings to communicate NISP and RMF implementation guidance and cybersecurity information related to industrial security.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits eligibility depends on position type and other factors.

What This Job Offers

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