Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Infosec)

United States Fleet Forces Command • Suffolk, VA

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About The Position

Serve as Division Head and second-level supervisor in the Assess and Authorize Sustainment Division, Navy Authorizing Official Directorate, US Fleet Cyber Command. The position manages and guides daily activities supporting the FCC Commander’s authority as Authorizing Official. It is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f.

The role applies expert knowledge of FCC and other Navy Echelon II command business and mission processes, along with an in-depth understanding of the FCC Commander’s risk tolerance. It integrates cybersecurity with operational planning, identifies critical terrain in cyberspace, and sets priorities in a dynamic environment. The incumbent reviews vulnerabilities and potential shortfalls in Navy network systems and specifies risk-mitigation actions. The role also uses analytical methods and authoritative decision-making to address highly complex, sensitive, or ambiguous challenges, including those involving higher echelons and external customers. It applies DoD Risk Management Framework strategy and procedures to assess and authorize Navy networks, systems, and applications in accordance with DoD instructions.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in direct deposit and, if a new Department of the Navy employee, successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required clearance.
• Must obtain and maintain Cyberspace Workforce work role 611, ADVANCED proficiency qualifications under DoDM 8140.03 and Department of the Navy policies.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and be subject to random testing thereafter.
• Must be able to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.
• Must demonstrate IT-related experience in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
• Experience planning and managing many concurrent projects performed by teams led by subordinate supervisors.
• Experience managing client and customer relationships, determining needs and requirements, managing expectations, and delivering quality results.
• Experience making recommendations for authorizations to operate information systems or networks in a specified security mode and communicating whether residual risk is acceptable.
• Experience assessing risk to cyberspace operations and the functional mission supported by a system, and determining whether risk is acceptable.
• Experience analyzing workload, setting priorities, and assigning or redirecting subordinate tasks.
• Experience applying operational risk management, interpreting external direction or policy, directing metrics collection and process improvement, and evaluating and implementing cybersecurity practices.
• Education is not a qualification requirement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Division Head and second-level supervisor, managing and guiding daily activities associated with the FCC Commander’s Authorizing Official authority.
• Apply knowledge of FCC and other Navy Echelon II command business and mission processes and the FCC Commander’s risk tolerance.
• Integrate cybersecurity with operational planning, identify critical terrain in cyberspace, and set priorities.
• Review vulnerabilities and potential shortfalls in Navy network systems and specify actions to mitigate risks.
• Use analytical methods and make authoritative decisions to resolve complex, sensitive, or ambiguous challenges, including issues involving higher echelons and external customers.
• Apply DoD Risk Management Framework strategy and procedures to assess and authorize Navy networks, systems, and applications.
• Analyze workload, determine priorities, assign tasks, and redirect subordinate staff.
• Use operational risk management to make authorization recommendations and assess whether residual risk is acceptable.
• Interpret external direction and policy using critical thinking.
• Review and direct collection of actionable metrics on work-process effectiveness and efficiency, and formulate improvements.
• Evaluate, implement, and disseminate cybersecurity processes, policies, and best practices for information systems, sites, applications, and networks.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized for eligible selectees.
• Recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees.

What This Job Offers

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