Supv IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Infosec)

Defense Information Systems Agency • Letterkenny Army Depot, PA

19h

About The Position

This supervisory position is recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) and does not convey eligibility for conversion to the Competitive Service. It is identified as necessary to carry out and support the U.S. Cyber Command mission, is in the Supervision/Management Work Category at the Expert Work Level, and is located in the DISA Risk Management Directorate.

The position serves as Division Chief within the Risk Management Directorate, supervising and leading employees who plan and support cybersecurity activities. It directs development of technical and procedural solutions in support of high-level Department of Defense objectives and the broader DoD community. The role develops concepts and methods related to information assurance, incident response, and ethical hacking; assesses risks and vulnerabilities in information systems; and represents the Agency in high-level engagements.

The role requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance, and is subject to DoD 8140 qualification requirements. Telework availability depends on mission requirements and supervisory determination. The employee may be recalled or called back during off-shift hours, any day of the week, if required by upper management.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service.
• Favorable suitability review and security clearance; access to classified information may be required.
• Complete DoD 8140 Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements within 12 months.
• Demonstrate IT-related experience in Leading People, Technical Competence, Security Concepts, Principles and Practices, and Vulnerabilities Assessment Leadership.
• At least one year of qualifying experience at the next lower grade level, demonstrating the competencies needed for immediate success at GG-15.
• Qualifying experience must include planning and executing cyber incident response, full-spectrum red team operations, or adversary emulation to evaluate defensive readiness; or leading comprehensive network and application penetration testing, conducting vulnerability assessments or security audits using automated and manual verification, and recommending countermeasures to protect critical assets and data.
• Describe qualifying experience and any selective placement factors in the resume.
• Meet all qualifications within 30 days after the announcement closing date.
• Subject to a one-year probationary period for supervisory assignment and potentially a three-year trial or probationary period, as applicable.
• Subject to drug testing if selected for a position designated for drug testing.
• May be subject to recall or call back during off-shift hours, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, if required by upper management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Division Chief within the Risk Management Directorate.
• Supervise, manage, and lead employees who plan and support cybersecurity activities.
• Direct development of technical and procedural solutions supporting high-level DoD objectives and the DoD community.
• Develop theories, concepts, principles, standards, and methods related to Information Assurance, Incident Response, and Ethical Hacking.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
• Represent the Agency in high-level meetings, briefings, conferences, speeches, presentations, and oversight.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family, subject to eligibility and position type.
• Moving costs may be paid.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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