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).

IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

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