IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

Summary This position is part of the Department of Defense. Responsibilities As a IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) at the NH-2210-3 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for DMEA. Performs reviews and identifies gaps in the DMEA cybersecurity architecture and develops solutions to accomplish cybersecurity program goals. Ensures cybersecurity-enabled products or other compensating security control technologies reduce any identified risks to an acceptable level. Develops plans and techniques to address new threats and improve the overall cybersecurity program and policies. Advises leaders and Authorizing Officials of changes affecting the organization's cybersecurity posture. Participates in risk governance processes to provide security risks, mitigations, and inputs on other technical risks. Performs cyber defense incident triage, to include determining scope, urgency, and potential impact; identifies the specific vulnerability; and makes recommendations that enable expeditious remediation. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the NH-03 grade level if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02 (or GS-11) grade level in the Federal service: Experience in a position covered by the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (https://public.cyber.mil/wid/dcwf/work-roles-2/) or equivalent. Implementing, developing, contributing to, or authoring cybersecurity policies. Overseeing or conducting key concepts in security management (e.g. Patch Management) and basic system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques. Implementing or managing cybersecurity related projects or initiatives. Monitoring external data to maintain currency of cyber defense threat condition and determine which security issues may have an impact on the enterprise. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: ACQDEMO Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/who-needs-to-register/#p5 ) To receive consideration please make sure you select ALL appropriate eligibilities in the application questionnaire. Other Notes: Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade; however, a selectee's initial pay is always set below the maximum rate of the range. Relocation and/or Recruitment incentive may be authorized if determined by the Hiring Manager to be in the best interest of the Agency. Telework is available in accordance with DOD Policy basis. Remote work is not authorized. Re-employed Annuitant: If you have retired from civilian federal service and you are interested in employment as a re-employed annuitant, information can be found at: Reemployed Annuitants | DCPAS (osd.mil)