Security Specialist (Cyber)

Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army • Fort Meade, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent works under the general direction of the HQDA Chief of Staff Army, Army Special Programs Directorate (ASPD), in Washington, D.C. The position establishes cybersecurity organizational goals, objectives, plans, and implementation strategies related to ASPD IT support requirements. It serves as a cybersecurity advisor to ASPD and its programs on security risks and possible integration of emerging security technologies to address identified risks. The role monitors federal laws and executive agency policies and publications for their impact on the ASPD cybersecurity program, ensuring procedures and guidelines comply with cybersecurity policies. It also translates IT requirements into statements of work or performance work statement change requests for staffing and contract modification by the Contracting Officer, as applicable, and provides supporting documentation for ASPD’s mission.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation. This is a Testing Designated Position subject to applicant and random drug testing. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Sensitive Compartmented Information/Top Secret security clearance and be willing to take a polygraph when required by supported activities. Temporary duty travel may be required approximately 25% of the time.

Applicants must meet the experience requirements for the applicable grade. GS-13 requires one year of specialized experience applying cybersecurity policies and principles to IT systems in Special Access Program or other classified environments, assisting with security control assessments or vulnerability scans, and monitoring IT systems and networks for compliance. GS-14 requires one year of specialized experience developing cybersecurity policies, plans, and strategies for SAP or SCI systems; serving as a cybersecurity risk management subject matter expert; advising on threats, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures; and leading security control implementation and validation and certification and accreditation for complex classified networks, including SAP networks. Education cannot substitute for the required experience. Applicants who have held a GS position within the past 52 weeks must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement.

The position requires proof of U.S. citizenship and includes a one-year probationary period. Multiple positions may be filled. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement; permanent change-of-station costs are not authorized. Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, with eligibility depending on position type; applicants should contact the hiring agency for details about the specific benefits offered.

Requirements

• For GS-13: One year of specialized experience applying cybersecurity policies and principles to IT systems in SAP or other classified environments; assisting in security control assessments or vulnerability scans; and monitoring IT systems and networks for compliance with established cybersecurity requirements and safeguards.
• For GS-14: One year of specialized experience developing cybersecurity policies, plans, and strategies for SAP or SCI systems; serving as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity risk management; providing authoritative advice on threats, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures; and leading security-control implementation and validation and certification and accreditation for complex classified networks, including SAP networks.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12 for GS-13, or GS-13 for GS-14).
• Obtain and maintain a Sensitive Compartmented Information/Top Secret security clearance.
• Be willing to take a polygraph when required by supported activities.
• Meet any suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Submit to applicant testing and random drug testing as a Testing Designated Position.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Meet the applicable employment-authority eligibility category and provide supporting documentation.
• Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Complete a one-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Establish cybersecurity organizational goals, objectives, plans, and implementation strategies for ASPD IT support requirements.
• Advise ASPD and its programs on cybersecurity risks and possible integration of emerging security technology to address identified risks.
• Monitor federal laws and executive agency policies and publications for effects on the ASPD cybersecurity program.
• Ensure cybersecurity procedures and guidelines comply with applicable cybersecurity policies.
• Translate IT requirements into statements of work or performance work statement change requests for staffing and contract modifications, as applicable.
• Provide supporting documentation in support of ASPD’s mission.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility and offerings 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