IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

The U.S. Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Industrial Security Office is seeking an IT Specialist (InfoSec) to support cleared contractor sites by providing oversight of complex information assurance and cybersecurity activities. In this onsite role in Huntsville, AL, you will apply technical controls and processes to help protect classified information and support system assessment and authorization under the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $109,137 to $152,625 per year. The tour of duty is flexible, and overtime is occasional. Select positions may include situational telework approvals on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations by supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Information Systems Security Professional (ISSP) within the assigned region.
• Conduct cybersecurity activities, including security control assessments, in support of IT system assess and authorize activity using RMF.
• Provide security oversight of cleared contractor information systems under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
• Analyze, assess, evaluate, verify, and validate cleared contractor information system security plans and controls, and deliver system authorization risk recommendations to the Authorizing Official.
• Develop and maintain security documentation and artifacts for information systems assigned.
• Engage and interface with industry security professionals to assess implemented security controls.
• Enforce IT security control requirements; recommend configurations for information systems and networks; and identify risk management strategies through mitigation of IT vulnerabilities in response to a rapidly evolving cybersecurity threat environment.
• Serve as a spokesperson at conferences and training meetings to convey NISP and RMF implementation guidance and industrial security cybersecurity information.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen.
• Selective Service requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Resume and supporting documents must be received by 11:59 PM EST to be considered.
• This is a Drug Testing designated position.
• Position is a DCIPS position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601.
• Telework eligibility: supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations.
• If selected, obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance indicated in the job announcement.
• Certification requirement: if not already certified, certification is required within six months of the appointment date in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M for IAM Level III and IAT Level II.
• Must have the legal and personal qualifications to operate passenger-type motor vehicles.
• Must have directly applicable experience demonstrating knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success.
• Specialized experience: generally one year or more sufficient to demonstrate competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to GS/GG-12, prepared to take on greater responsibility.
• Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Technologies

• Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• DoD 8570.01-M
• IAM Level III
• IAT Level II

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications and requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.
• All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration.
• In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.

Required Documents

• Complete application including your complete resume, responses to the online questionnaire, and documents proving your eligibility to apply.
• Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages.
• SF-50: all current and former civilian Federal employees must submit the most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
• Veteran documents (if applicable): DD214 showing character of service, SF-15, and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
• Active duty military members are not eligible for appointment unless currently on terminal leave.

Additional Information

• Selected applicants may be required to serve a two-year trial period.
• Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service position.
• Non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS.
• This position is subject to an initial drug screening, with random testing thereafter.

How to Apply

Submit the complete application package through the online application system. The application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to be considered. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or create a new account.