Supervisory IT Specialist (Infosec)

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency•Downers Grove, IL

About The Position

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency's Industrial Security Office is seeking a Supervisory Information Systems Security Professional to oversee complex information assurance and cybersecurity activities at cleared contractor sites. The role ensures Information Systems Security Managers understand and implement the technical controls and processes required for information security. The position is part of the Industrial Security Central Region Cybersecurity management team and supports regional information assurance efforts, including certification, accreditation, and review responsibilities. It supervises and guides Information System Security Professionals across a geographically dispersed area and applies the Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework to National Industrial Security Program stakeholders. The position is a full-time DCIPS position in the excepted service, with a flexible tour of duty. Overtime may be required occasionally. Situational telework may be approved temporarily on a case-by-case basis. Permanent Change of Station is not authorized. The position requires an appropriate security clearance, certification within six months of appointment in Information Assurance at IAM Level III and IAT Level II (if not already certified), and the legal and personal qualification to operate a motor vehicle.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Must meet applicable OPM qualifications and have directly applicable experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for success in the position.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower GS/GG-13 grade, generally including use of cybersecurity and advanced IT concepts, principles, and practices on complex assignments; technical cybersecurity assessments of information systems; risk analysis; application of information assurance regulations, policies, and procedures to identify safeguards deficiencies; and leading teams to accomplish organizational objectives.
Must demonstrate competencies including leadership, IT policy and planning, IT life cycle management, cybersecurity, influencing and negotiating, decision making, conflict management, flexibility, and information assurance.
Must demonstrate the 2210 series individual occupational requirement competencies: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
Education may not substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.
Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
Must obtain Information Assurance certification meeting DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level III and IAT Level II requirements within six months of appointment if not already certified.
Must be legally and personally qualified to operate a motor vehicle.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Position is subject to initial and random drug testing; a negative result must be received within 30 calendar days after the entry-on-duty date.

Responsibilities

Serve on the Industrial Security Central Region Cybersecurity (FOC3) management team, reporting to the Regional Mission Director/Authorizing Official (RMD/AO), and assist with regional information assurance efforts, including certification, accreditation, and reviews.
Supervise, guide, mentor, and direct Information System Security Professionals across a geographically dispersed area in applying the Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework to National Industrial Security Program stakeholders.
Lead Information System Security Control Assessment activities at the Regional Field Office, coordinate with cleared defense contractors and government stakeholders, and provide IT risk recommendations to the RMD/AO.
Analyze, evaluate, and verify defense contractor security plans for computer systems, networks, information systems, and emerging technology solutions to protect classified information.
Provide IT security and risk management oversight through collaborative engagements with military, U.S. government, and industry partner customers throughout the continental United States.
Advise regional leadership on information systems cybersecurity issues, program requirements, and personnel resources affecting regional goals and objectives.
Contribute to Field Office business planning by prioritizing resources and developing short- and long-term goals and objectives aligned with the Agency strategic plan.