INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

DCSA’s Industrial Security Field is hiring an Information Systems Security Professional (ISSP) to provide information assurance and cybersecurity oversight for cleared contractor sites nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Information Systems Security Professional (ISSP) within the assigned region.
• Conduct cybersecurity activities, including security control assessments for information systems, and support assess and authorize activities using the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Provide security oversight for cleared contractor information systems under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
• Analyze, assess, evaluate, verify, and validate cleared contractor security plans and security controls; develop authorization risk recommendations to the Authorizing Official.
• Document security assessments and provide advise/assistance for assigned information systems.
• Interface with industry security professionals to assess implemented security controls.
• Evaluate security control requirements; recommend configurations for information systems and networks.
• Identify strategies to manage risk through mitigation of vulnerabilities, accounting for a rapidly evolving cybersecurity threat landscape.
• Act as a spokesperson at meetings to communicate NISP and RMF implementation guidance and industrial security-related cybersecurity information.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must register at http://www.sss.gov.
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59 PM EST will be considered.
• Drug Testing designated position.
• DCIPS position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601.
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS: Not Authorized
• FLSA: Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework: Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations.
• If selected, must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance indicated in the job announcement.
• Must be certified within six months of appointment date (if not already certified) per DoD 8570.01-M for IAM Level III and IAT Level II.
• Must possess the legal and personal qualifications to operate a passenger-type motor vehicle.

Technologies

• Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as part of a U.S. government career.
• Benefit eligibility depends on position type and whether the role is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Who Can Apply

• Public: U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or individuals who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• National Guard and reserves: Current members and those transitioning or wanting to join.
• Special authorities: Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.

Clarification From the Agency

• This announcement is open to: All U.S. Citizens; Retained Grade Preference (RGP) eligible; and Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligible may also apply.

Specialized Experience

• Use a wide range of cybersecurity and advanced information technology concepts to apply to difficult and complex assignments.
• Identify, document, and communicate security plan vulnerabilities.
• Apply risk management principles to perform risk analysis.
• Evaluate and apply information assurance regulations, policies, and procedures to analyze operating and developmental computer systems and identify deficiencies related to safeguarding classified information.

Competencies Used for Evaluation

• Cybersecurity: Support protection of confidentiality, integrity, non-repudiation, and availability through planning, analysis, development, penetration testing, access control, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information security systems, programs, policies, procedures, and tools.
• Risk Management: Knowledge of principles, methods, and tools for risk assessment and mitigation, including assessment of failures and consequences.
• Problem Solving: Identify and analyze problems; weigh relevance/accuracy; generate and evaluate alternatives; make timely recommendations based on implications; critically evaluate causes and choose courses of action balancing mission and stakeholder interests.
• Communications: Communicate (written and oral) rights, responsibilities, management directives, policies, and/or regulations to employees, supervisors, and other pertinent individuals.

Additional Information

• Selected candidates may be required to serve a two-year trial period.
• Federal employees currently in the competitive service must acknowledge they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting a DCIPS excepted service offer.
• Non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge the position is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS.
• Defense Intelligence positions under DCIPS are in the excepted service by statute (10 U.S.C. 1601); this position does not confer competitive status.
• Initial drug screening and random testing thereafter.
• Negative drug test must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after EOD (start date).
• Failure to pass or refusal to test may result in withdrawal of tentative or final job offer during recruitment or removal from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
• May be required to sign a “Drug Test Statement of Understanding.”

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Evaluated based on qualifications, application materials (resume and supporting documents), application questionnaire responses, and SME Resume Panel review.
• Applicants must complete a screen-out questionnaire.
• Online assessment is required to measure critical general competencies.

Required Documents

• Resume: Must not exceed two (2) pages. If over two pages, removed from consideration. Must include employment dates (Month/Year to present) and Hours per Week. Do not include classified information, SSN, photo, or personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc.).
• SF50: Current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of the most recent SF50 showing tenure, grade/step, salary, and type of position occupied (Excepted or Competitive), or similar notification documentation.
• Veteran documents: If applying using veteran’s preference or a Veteran hiring authority, submit DD214 (character of service), SF-15, VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.

Application Details

• Submit an online application and all documents listed in the required documents section.
• Complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
• To preview the questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13105587.

Location: Norwood, MA (onsite) | Salary: USD 120,548 - 163,062 per year | Experience: 1+ years | Position Type: Full Time