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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

US Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Norwood, MA

Norwood, MA

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$121k - $163k/yr Full time Information Security Information Technology (IT) InfoSec

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Job Description

DCSA’s Industrial Security Field is hiring an Information Systems Security Professional (ISSP) to provide information assurance and cybersecurity oversight for cleared contractor sites nationwide.

Responsibilities

Serve as an Information Systems Security Professional (ISSP) within the assigned region.
Conduct cybersecurity activities, including security control assessments for information systems, and support assess and authorize activities using the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Provide security oversight for cleared contractor information systems under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
Analyze, assess, evaluate, verify, and validate cleared contractor security plans and security controls; develop authorization risk recommendations to the Authorizing Official.
Document security assessments and provide advise/assistance for assigned information systems.
Interface with industry security professionals to assess implemented security controls.
Evaluate security control requirements; recommend configurations for information systems and networks.
Identify strategies to manage risk through mitigation of vulnerabilities, accounting for a rapidly evolving cybersecurity threat landscape.
Act as a spokesperson at meetings to communicate NISP and RMF implementation guidance and industrial security-related cybersecurity information.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must register at http://www.sss.gov.
Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59 PM EST will be considered.
Drug Testing designated position.
DCIPS position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601.
Work Schedule: Full Time
Overtime: Occasionally
Tour of Duty: Flexible
PCS: Not Authorized
FLSA: Exempt
Financial Disclosure: Not Required
Telework: Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations.
If selected, must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance indicated in the job announcement.
Must be certified within six months of appointment date (if not already certified) per DoD 8570.01-M for IAM Level III and IAT Level II.
Must possess the legal and personal qualifications to operate a passenger-type motor vehicle.

Technologies

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package as part of a U.S. government career.
Benefit eligibility depends on position type and whether the role is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Who Can Apply

Public: U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or individuals who owe allegiance to the U.S.
National Guard and reserves: Current members and those transitioning or wanting to join.
Special authorities: Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.

Clarification From the Agency

This announcement is open to: All U.S. Citizens; Retained Grade Preference (RGP) eligible; and Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligible may also apply.

Specialized Experience

Use a wide range of cybersecurity and advanced information technology concepts to apply to difficult and complex assignments.
Identify, document, and communicate security plan vulnerabilities.
Apply risk management principles to perform risk analysis.
Evaluate and apply information assurance regulations, policies, and procedures to analyze operating and developmental computer systems and identify deficiencies related to safeguarding classified information.

Competencies Used for Evaluation

Cybersecurity: Support protection of confidentiality, integrity, non-repudiation, and availability through planning, analysis, development, penetration testing, access control, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information security systems, programs, policies, procedures, and tools.
Risk Management: Knowledge of principles, methods, and tools for risk assessment and mitigation, including assessment of failures and consequences.
Problem Solving: Identify and analyze problems; weigh relevance/accuracy; generate and evaluate alternatives; make timely recommendations based on implications; critically evaluate causes and choose courses of action balancing mission and stakeholder interests.
Communications: Communicate (written and oral) rights, responsibilities, management directives, policies, and/or regulations to employees, supervisors, and other pertinent individuals.

Additional Information

Selected candidates may be required to serve a two-year trial period.
Federal employees currently in the competitive service must acknowledge they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting a DCIPS excepted service offer.
Non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge the position is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS.
Defense Intelligence positions under DCIPS are in the excepted service by statute (10 U.S.C. 1601); this position does not confer competitive status.
Initial drug screening and random testing thereafter.
Negative drug test must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after EOD (start date).
Failure to pass or refusal to test may result in withdrawal of tentative or final job offer during recruitment or removal from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
May be required to sign a “Drug Test Statement of Understanding.”

How You Will Be Evaluated

Evaluated based on qualifications, application materials (resume and supporting documents), application questionnaire responses, and SME Resume Panel review.
Applicants must complete a screen-out questionnaire.
Online assessment is required to measure critical general competencies.

Required Documents

Resume: Must not exceed two (2) pages. If over two pages, removed from consideration. Must include employment dates (Month/Year to present) and Hours per Week. Do not include classified information, SSN, photo, or personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc.).
SF50: Current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of the most recent SF50 showing tenure, grade/step, salary, and type of position occupied (Excepted or Competitive), or similar notification documentation.
Veteran documents: If applying using veteran’s preference or a Veteran hiring authority, submit DD214 (character of service), SF-15, VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.

Application Details

Submit an online application and all documents listed in the required documents section.
Complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
To preview the questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13105587.

Location: Norwood, MA (onsite) | Salary: USD 120,548 - 163,062 per year | Experience: 1+ years | Position Type: Full Time

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