IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Defense Logistics Agency • Battle Creek, MI

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About The Position

The IT Specialist (INFOSEC) leads the configuration, implementation, and continuous improvement of cloud-native and third-party security tools protecting the Defense Logistics Agency’s multi-cloud environments. The role provides Tier 3 support for cloud security operations, maintaining secure configurations, compliance with DLA cybersecurity policies, and alignment with Department of Defense cloud security requirements.

The specialist designs and enforces identity and access management, encryption, logging, network segmentation, and workload-protection controls across supported cloud platforms. The position monitors and maintains cloud security posture management tools, cloud workload protection platforms, and other cloud-native security services; troubleshoots cloud security issues; and collaborates with cloud architects, application teams, and cybersecurity stakeholders on secure cloud-service design and deployment. It also supports acquisition planning and execution for cloud security tools and services, including licensing, capability expansion, and lifecycle management, and delivers technical briefings and status reports to leadership and stakeholders.

This is a GS-13 federal position that may be filled at one of several listed locations. The position requires U.S. citizenship and a Critical Sensitive security clearance with Top Secret access. The work schedule is set, though the announcement notes that future selections may be used to fill various shifts within DLA Information Operations, J6.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• One year of specialized experience directly related to the position; for GS-13, this must be equivalent to at least the GS-12 level or equivalent under another pay system.
• Specialized experience includes participating in planning and scheduling installation of new or modified hardware, operating systems, and application software as related to cybersecurity technology.
• Specialized experience includes managing accounts, network rights, and access to cybersecurity technology systems and equipment on NIPRNET and, where applicable, SIPRNET.
• Specialized experience includes participating in planning, designing, conducting, and evaluating feasibility, hardware/software performance studies, and environmental tests of next-generation products for enterprise implementation.
• Must meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade for GS positions, time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements by the announcement’s closing date.
• Must satisfy a favorable suitability or fitness determination where reciprocity cannot be applied; an unfavorable background check is grounds for removal.
• Must meet the Critical Sensitive security requirement with Top Secret access.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service.
• Selectees must have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.
• Education cannot substitute for the required specialized experience at this grade level.
• Employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use; selectees for testing-designated positions must undergo drug screening and meet the stated drug-testing conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration, implementation, and continuous improvement of cloud-native and third-party security tools for DLA multi-cloud environments.
• Provide Tier 3 support for cloud security operations and ensure secure configurations, compliance with DLA cybersecurity policies, and alignment with DoD cloud security requirements.
• Design and enforce identity and access management, encryption, logging, network segmentation, and workload-protection controls across supported cloud platforms.
• Monitor and maintain cloud security posture management tools, cloud workload protection platforms, and other cloud-native security services.
• Deliver technical briefings and status reports on cloud security posture, incident trends, and compliance metrics to leadership and stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud security issues, including misconfigurations, access violations, and integration challenges.
• Collaborate with cloud architects, application teams, and cybersecurity stakeholders to ensure secure design and deployment of cloud-based services.
• Support acquisition planning and execution for cloud security tools and services, including licensing, capability expansion, and lifecycle management.

Benefits

• The announcement states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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