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IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

US Defense Microelectronics Activity North Highlands, CA

North Highlands, CA

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$45k - $153k/yr Full time Incident Response Information Security InfoSec

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Job Description

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

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