Supervisory Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist

Joint Activities•Fort Meade, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Department of Defense Cyber Excepted Service (CES), located at U.S. Cyber Command J3 at Fort Meade, Maryland. The role directs day-to-day operations and strategic management of Enterprise and Security Operations, including the lifecycle, engineering, readiness, and technical configuration of Cyber National Mission Force deployable infrastructure, tactical communication suites, transportable networks, and mobile command kits. The incumbent performs first-line supervisory duties for civil service staff and directs operational priorities, technical targets, and daily technical goals for assigned contractor cybersecurity specialists, cloud engineers, and deployable systems technicians. The position is in the Supervision/Management work category at the Senior work level. It requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI clearance, meet NSA personnel security requirements, complete a counter-intelligence scope polygraph, and obtain and maintain a formally listed IAM Level II or III credential within 180 days of hire. The incumbent must meet DoD and Army requirements for the assigned DCWF 521 work role at the Senior proficiency level. The position includes temporary duty or business travel 25% of the time and is subject to drug testing and a three-year probationary period, as well as a one-year supervisory probation. Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, with no substitution of education for experience. Relevant experience includes directing cybersecurity and network security operations; managing deployable tactical communications infrastructure or expeditionary systems; formulating information-system security policies and technical requirements under RMF or an equivalent framework; and leading civil service, military, and contractor IT professionals. Applicants must also demonstrate attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem-solving competencies.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed for the position; education cannot substitute for experience.
Experience directing day-to-day cybersecurity and network security operations, such as integrating NOC and SOC environments to monitor threats and ensure system availability.
Experience independently managing the lifecycle, configuration, and readiness of deployable tactical communications infrastructure, expeditionary architectures, or mobile command kits under tight time constraints.
Experience formulating information-system security policies and technical requirements as a System Owner or Information System Owner under RMF or an equivalent cybersecurity framework.
Experience leading a geographically diverse team of civil service, military, and contractor IT professionals, including establishing performance standards, defining technical priorities, or coordinating deliverables through contract representatives.
Demonstrated IT-related competencies in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
Ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance.
Meet NSA personnel security requirements and complete a counter-intelligence scope polygraph exam.
Formally list and maintain an IAM Level II or III credential, such as CISSP, CISM, or CCISO, within 180 days of hire.
Meet DoD and Army requirements under DoDM 8140.03 for assigned work role DCWF 521 at the Senior proficiency level.
Satisfactorily complete required training and obtain required certification or recertification for the position.
Meet suitability or fitness requirements as determined by a background investigation; provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Complete a three-year probationary period unless previously meeting the specified exception, and a one-year supervisory probation.
Comply with drug-free workplace requirements, including pre-employment and random testing.
Meet the position’s 25% temporary duty or business travel requirement.
Sign the required statement acknowledging the conditions of employment or assignment.

Nice To Haves

Highly qualified candidates may be considered for a relocation or recruitment incentive.
Advanced leave accrual, student loan repayment, and an advanced in-hire rate may be authorized.

Responsibilities

Direct day-to-day operations and strategic management of Enterprise and Security Operations.
Lead and direct the lifecycle, engineering, readiness, and technical configuration of Cyber National Mission Force deployable infrastructure, tactical communication suites, transportable networks, and mobile command kits.
Perform first-line supervisory duties for civil service staff within the division.
Direct operational priorities, technical targets, and daily technical goals for assigned contractor cybersecurity specialists, cloud engineers, and deployable systems technicians.