DCSA's Industrial Security Field Operations is seeking a Senior IT Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for those with knowledge & experience with RMF implementation, cybersecurity, and the application of RMF concepts to cleared industry. You will play a critical role in supporting oversight responsibilities for safeguarding classified information and ensuring DoD security policy is being implemented.

Duties

This Position is located in the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, Cybersecurity Mid-Atlantic Region. As a Senior Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) Authorizing Official Designated Representative (AODR) you will be responsible for the following duties: - Provide policy interpretation, recommendation and guidance to the NAO mission which performs Cybersecurity activities including security control assessments of cleared contractors in support of Information Technology (IT) system assess and authorize activity utilizing the Risk Management Framework (RMF). -As an AODR, advise & assist the Region Mission Director Authorizing Officials (RMD AO) and develop training as appropriate for the consistent application of security oversight mission of information systems within the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). -Supporting regionally, analyze, assess, evaluate, verify and validate cleared contractor information system security plans and controls, and deliver system authorization risk recommendations to the Authorizing Official. -Engage and interface with industry security stakeholders to assess implemented security controls. -Serve as spokesperson at national & regional conferences, working groups and training meetings to convey NISP and RMF implementation guidance and Cybersecurity information relating to industrial security.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
• Acquisition of certification at IAM Level III and IAT Level II per DoD 8140.01 (Cyberspace Workforce Management) within 6 months after assignment to this position is required.
• Full understanding of the NAO Process Guide for authorization and assessment of industry classified computer systems is highly desirable.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative B) (opm.gov) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 07/15/2024 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-13 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Utilizing a wide range of Cybersecurity and advanced Information Technology concepts, principles, and practices to apply to difficult and complex work assignments; Performing and observing technical assessments, inspections and reviews of information systems; Documenting and communicating security plan vulnerabilities; Performing risk management activities including analysis and preparing recommendations to enable risk-based decision making; Applying policies relating to the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), laws, executive orders, and directives dealing with security matters. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Cyber Security: Support protection of the confidentiality, integrity, non-repudiation, and availability of systems, networks, and data through planning, analysis, development, penetration testing, access control, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information security systems, programs, policies, procedures, and tools. 2. Risk Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used for risk assessment and mitigation, including assessment of failures and their consequences. 3. Communications: Communicate (i.e., written and oral) rights, responsibilities, management directives, policies, and/or regulations to employees, supervisors, and/or other pertinent individuals. 4. Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; seeks/generates and evaluates alternative perspectives/solutions; makes timely/ effective recommendations, based on potential implications of findings or conclusions. Critically evaluates to identify the causes of problems, and chooses courses of action that balance the interests of the mission and stakeholders.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency 27130 Telegraph Road Quantico, VA 22134 US
• Name: DCSA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-2886
• Email: [email protected]