IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

Serve as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) supporting DMEA cybersecurity reviews, risk governance, and incident triage.

Responsibilities

• Act as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA).
• Conduct reviews to identify gaps in DMEA’s cybersecurity architecture and develop solutions aligned to cybersecurity program goals.
• Ensure cybersecurity-enabled products or other compensating security control technologies reduce identified risks to an acceptable level.
• Develop plans and techniques to address new threats and improve the cybersecurity program and policies.
• Advise leaders and Authorizing Officials on changes that affect the organization’s cybersecurity posture.
• Participate in risk governance processes by providing security risks, mitigations, and inputs on other technical risks.
• Perform cyber defense incident triage, including:
  • Determining scope, urgency, and potential impact
  • Identifying the specific vulnerability
  • Making recommendations to enable expeditious remediation

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Selective Service requirements apply (see http://www.sss.gov for information)
• Employment suitability determined by required background investigation
• Must obtain and maintain Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance
• Drug Testing Designated position: Yes
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• NH-02 qualification: one year of specialized experience equivalent to NH-01 (GS-4), or equivalent under other Federal/military/private sector pay systems
• NH-03 qualification: one year of specialized experience equivalent to NH-02 (GS-11), or equivalent under other Federal/military/private sector pay systems
• NH-02: Experience in a position covered by the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (or equivalent)
• NH-02: Contributing to and implementing cybersecurity policies
• NH-02: Key concepts in security management (e.g., Patch Management) and basic system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques
• NH-02: Implementing cybersecurity related projects or initiatives
• NH-02: Monitoring external data to maintain currency of cyber defense threat condition and determine which security issues may impact the enterprise
• NH-03: Experience in a position covered by the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (or equivalent)
• NH-03: Implementing, developing, contributing to, or authoring cybersecurity policies
• NH-03: Overseeing or conducting key concepts in security management (e.g., Patch Management) and basic system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques
• NH-03: Implementing or managing cybersecurity related projects or initiatives
• NH-03: Monitoring external data to maintain currency of cyber defense threat condition and determine which security issues may impact the enterprise
• Education: must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education
• NH-02 education substitution: 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree
• NH-03 education substitution: none
• If using education to meet basic qualifications, you must submit a transcript as supplemental documentation
• Failure to provide transcripts will result in being rated ineligible

Technologies

• DoD Cyber Workforce Framework
• Patch Management

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in the announcement
• Traditional rating and ranking does not apply
• Resume and supporting documentation are reviewed to determine minimum qualification alignment
• Veterans Preference: indicate the type of veterans’ preference on your resume if applicable
• Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) preference requires selecting the specific “Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)” eligibility option

Required Documents

• Provide required documents or the application may be marked incomplete and not considered further
• Resume must not exceed two (2) pages; if longer, you will be removed from consideration
• Resume must include work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed
• If multiple resumes are submitted, only the last one is reviewed for qualifications
• Transcripts: submit college transcript(s) if qualifying based on education
• SF50: required for current and former civilian Federal employees, showing most recent tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position
• Veteran documentation if applying using veteran’s preference or a Veteran’s hiring authority:
  • DD214 showing character of service
  • SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage
  • or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty

Additional Information

• Location: North Highlands, CA (onsite)
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement
• Direct deposit of pay is required
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized; relocation and/or recruitment incentive may be authorized if determined by the Hiring Manager
• Telework: available according to DoD policy; remote work not authorized
• Re-employed Annuitant: eligibility information available via Reemployed Annuitants | DCPAS (osd.mil)
• All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date
• This position is subject to an initial drug screening and random testing thereafter; a negative result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after EOD
• May be required to sign a “Drug Test Statement of Understanding” after selection