Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

Joining the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency as a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) under Direct Hire Authority, you will lead program management and cybersecurity policy initiatives, translating stakeholder needs into secure technical solutions. The appointment may include a one-year probation and is offered as career or career-conditional, with duties performed onsite in Pensacola, FL.

Job Details

• Location: Pensacola, FL (onsite)
• Salary: USD 126,384 - 164,301 per year
• Minimum experience: 1 year

Responsibilities

• Oversee hardware, software, and information system acquisitions in alignment with program management policies.
• Engage with customers to capture functional requirements and translate them into practical technical solutions.
• Lead risk analyses, feasibility studies, and trade-off analyses to shape and refine requirements and specifications.
• Direct the development and documentation of User Experience requirements, including information architecture and user interfaces.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity plans, strategies, and policies to support organizational initiatives and regulatory compliance.
• Define and guide organizational cyber policy, programs, and implementation guidelines.
• Create policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability, accessibility, and defense against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
• Exercise full supervisory and personnel management authority in directing the work of subordinate staff.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered or exempt from registration.
• All Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
• DHS uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• This position may be designated as essential personnel and may require service during continuity operations.
• This position has been identified as a drug testing designated position (TDP); a pre-employment drug test is required, and a negative result is required for final offer, with potential for periodic random testing thereafter.
• You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the listed competencies, including attention to detail and customer service at defined proficiency levels.
• Minimum Qualifications: You qualify at the GS-15 level with at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level (or equivalent) performing duties such as developing plans to ensure acquisitions, procurements, and outsourcing address information security requirements, and leading related development efforts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal benefits package
• Other incentives may be authorized

Open To

• The public: U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL): Federal employees eligible for priority over other applicants.

Education

• No Educational Substitution: There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level. Qualifications must be met as listed.

Additional Information

• Other incentives may be authorized.
• If offered a conditional employment, you will complete an Optional Form 306 and certify the accuracy of information prior to entry on duty; false statements may lead to withdrawal or disciplinary action.
• Additional vacancies may be filled with this announcement.
• A one-year probationary period may be required to evaluate fitness and alignment with agency goals; supervisory training may be required within one year of assignment.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Candidates will be assessed based on qualifications, resume, questionnaire responses, and required assessments.
• Competencies include knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics relevant to the role.
• Structured resume review by subject matter experts determines technical qualifications; passing candidates advance to the next phase.

Required Documents

• All documents, including transcripts, must be in English.
• Resume: Limit to two pages; include dates, hours per week, and, for federal applicants, pay plan/series/rank.
• Other Supporting Documents (where applicable):
  • Current or Former Federal Civilian Employee: Submit SF-50 showing grade, step, tenure, and position; provide proof of permanent appointment if applicable.
  • Qualifying Based on Education: Submit official or unofficial transcripts from an accredited institution.
  • Veteran Documentation: Submit DD-214 or equivalent discharge form.