This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command. It is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA-Risk Management Directorate (RE54).

Duties

Serve as an Information Assurance (IA) Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing expert guidance on Risk Management Framework (RMF) and developing comprehensive security documentation in compliance with DoD policy. Conduct detailed risk analysis of security requirements, including security authorization reviews and assurance case development, ensuring that all systems and networks adhere to cybersecurity compliance standards. Lead the coordination and execution of technical vulnerability assessments for a range of systems, utilizing advanced cybersecurity endpoint tools to identify and mitigate potential risks. Develop and manage security compliance processes and audits, providing oversight and direction to ensure adherence to published policies, regulations, and cybersecurity best practices. Participate in cross-functional teams and workgroups, contributing to the development and execution of both long- and short-term cybersecurity strategies and initiatives.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• This is a Drug Testing Position.
• This position requires Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station.
• This position is covered under DoD Manual 8140 which will be subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual.
• Additional selections can be made from this announcement with varying security levels such as Top Secret/SCI or Top Secret/CS.
• Actual salary will be determined based on grade level after selection.
• Management has the prerogative to select at either grade level.
• This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to target position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. However promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of a promotion is implied.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Basic Requirements: GG-11: Attention to Detail -experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards. My work or the data that I produce is typically reviewed by my supervisor or another colleague Customer Service - experience having brief contact with customers to provide information about available information technology products and services and providing customers with standard products or routine services to address information technology needs Oral Communication - experience informing my supervisor and other IT staff of the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of basic technical information to a non-technical audience Problem Solving - identifying or selecting from a number of alternatives to address routine information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from standard sources that provide a limited number of solutions GG-12 and GG-13: Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards Customer Service - experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs Oral Communication -briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-11, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. GG-11: For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: implementing basic information assurance practices, conducting preliminary risk assessments, and supporting the develop of security documentation within the framework of the established cybersecurity policies. To qualify at the GG-12, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. GG-12: For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience applying advanced information assurance practices, conducting detailed risk analysis, leading technical vulnerability assessments, and managing comprehensive security documentation to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards. To qualify at the GG-13, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. GG-13: For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience as an Information Assurance subject matter expert (SME), leading comprehensive risk analysis and vulnerability assessments, developing and overseeing complex security documentation, and influencing high-level cybersecurity policies and strategies across large-scale systems. Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

GG-11 Substitution of Education for Experience: Qualifying Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experienceat the GG-12 grade level

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experienceat the GG-13 grade level

Contacts

• Address DISA - MSO/RISK MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE 6910 Cooper Road Fort Meade, MD 20755-7088 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]