IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Oversee cybersecurity for an information system or network, developing strategy and policies while leading risk and vulnerability assessments for a DISA role in the Cyber Excepted Service (CES).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the cybersecurity program for an information system or network and its implications across strategic, personnel, infrastructure, requirements, and other organizational resources.
• Develop cyberspace plans, strategy, policies, and procedures aligned to organizational cyberspace missions and initiatives.
• Support information systems reliability and accessibility while preventing and defending against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
• Advise and guide implementation of IT security policies and procedures during the development and operation of network systems.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments for planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or be exempt.
• National security role that may require access to classified information; requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment.
• Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series: complete Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and complete Residential Qualification requirements overall in 12 months.
• May require alternative or shift work schedules.
• In certain situations, must physically report to the workstation where non-essential employees are excused.
• May be required to be in a standby or recall status and carry a mobile phone or similar device for direct recall from a recall roster.
• Education eligibility must be earned from an accredited college or university.
• If using foreign education, credentials must be evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application.

Grade-based education (GG09): Master’s degree (GG09) or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree (or equivalent) in qualifying fields, including computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management, or a degree providing at least 24 semester hours in one or more identified fields and requiring development or adaptation of applications.

Grade-based education (GG11): Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (GG11) or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. in qualifying fields, including computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management, or a degree providing at least 24 semester hours in one or more identified fields and requiring development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

• Attention to Detail: experience reviewing own IT work or data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards.
• Customer Service: brief contact with customers to provide information about IT products/services and delivering standard products or routine services.
• Oral Communication: inform supervisor and IT staff of status of IT systems, projects, or daily operations, including communicating basic technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Problem Solving: identify or select from alternatives using standard sources with a limited number of solutions for routine IT issues.
• GG12 additional qualifiers (as listed) include attention to detail on others’ work, maintaining customer relationships and tailoring products/services to customer needs, briefing mid-level management and IT staff to non-technical audiences, and identifying alternatives for complex IT issues using multiple sources.
• Qualifying experience (risk and vulnerability assessments):
  • GG09: with supervision, assist in facilitating and coordinating risk and vulnerability assessments and audits; promote awareness of security issues among management; prepare reports of findings.
  • GG11: with limited supervision, facilitate and coordinate risk and vulnerability assessments and audits; promote awareness of security issues among management; prepare reports of findings.
  • GG12: facilitate and coordinate risk and vulnerability assessments and audits; promote awareness of security issues among management; prepare reports of findings.
• All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

• This is an Excepted Service position and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.
• Recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system.
• If currently a Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, placement will be on an Excepted appointment.
• This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to the competitive service.
• Salary range includes a Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) under Section 1599f of Title 10 U.S.C. and DoDI 1400.25, Volume 3006.
• A three-year trial period may be required if not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.
• Management may select at either grade level.
• Telework availability depends on mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at DISA must submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.
• May use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized.
• Covered under DoD Manual 8140 and subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual.
• Designated Mission Essential: incumbent must report or relocate within the U.S. during local or national emergencies.
• Employee may be subject to recall/call back during off-shift hours, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day if required.
• PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles receive priority consideration at the full performance level only (as defined in the posting).
• Because the position is in the CES, Veterans’ Preference applies to preference eligible candidates per Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005.
• Veteran claiming preference must submit documents verifying eligibility.
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically; if unable to apply online, contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
• If selected, the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances.
• A three-year trial period may be required if not previously completed a trial/probationary period (as stated above).
• Employee is covered by recall/call back requirements as described in the posting.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Operations Support
• Audit Planning and Management
• Information Systems / Network Security
• Risk Management

Criminal History Inquiries

• If selected, the agency will not ask about criminal history before a conditional job offer.
• If criminal history was asked improperly, contact: [email protected]

Required Documents

• Resume: two-page maximum.
• Complete initial Eligibility Questionnaire: resume must demonstrate quality of work related to experience requirements.
• Transcripts (if applicable): required when substituting education for specialized experience.
• SF-50 (if applicable): required for current/former federal employees, showing highest grade held on a permanent basis for at least 52 weeks, tenure, and appointment type.
• Veterans Preference documentation (if applicable): DD-214 (Member Copy 4) or service statement for currently serving active duty, plus documents for service-connected disability (VA letter dated 1991 or later).
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) (if eligible): must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which applied and determined best qualified, including a completed copy of the MSP form (as stated in the posting).