DCSA's Insider Threat Management Solutions (ITMS) PMO is currently seeking an IT Specialist with a strong background in engineering, Cybersecurity, & DevSecOps. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert technical guidance & advice to a team of engineers, as well as performing analysis & assessment of modern, cloud-based PEO programs & processes. This position will also involve developing and interpreting mission & program policy. Visit the DCSA website at www.dcsa.mil.

Duties

The Office Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security established a Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) for certain Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Cyber positions within the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System. Eligibility for the TLMS is based on cyber work roles within certain occupational series and on the work performed. This vacancy is designated as a STEM and/or Cyber position and pay for the incumbent will be based on the STEM and Cyber Pay Table. As a IT Specialist (INFOSEC) you will be responsible for the following duties: - Responsible for the cybersecurity of a program, organization, system, or enclave. - Designs enterprise and systems security throughout the development lifecycle; translates technology and environmental conditions (e.g., law and regulation) into security designs and processes. - Manages and identifies program high-level technical specifications, which may include application design, cloud computing strategy and adoption, and integration of software applications into a functioning system to meet requirements. - Leads development/integration of cybersecurity designs for systems and networks with multilevel security requirements or requirements for the processing of multiple classification levels of data primarily applicable to government organizations (e.g., UNCLASSIFIED, SECRET, and TOP SECRET). - Applies advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles and network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense in-depth). - Applies advanced knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS). - Applies advanced knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environments and the difference between on-premises and off. - Performs other duties as assigned.

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): May Be 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.
• This position is covered by the Cyberspace Workforce Management Program IAW Department of Defense Directive 8140.01, August 11, 2015 and Department of Defense Directive 8570.01m, Change 2, April 20, 2010.
• Applicants must possess a certification at the IAM Level II and must obtain all required IAM Level II certifications within six months of selection.
• The incumbent must sign a Statement of Understanding regarding the certification requirement and maintaining the appropriate certification is a condition of employment.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/gs-2210-information-technology-management-series/ 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 11/12/2024 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: Experience with IT Cybersecurity Architecture designing, developing, and implementing information systems security architecture and processes to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Including Cloud, AI/ML/NLP. Advanced knowledge of software engineering design and development methodologies, paradigms, and tools; the software life cycle; software re-usability; and software reliability metrics. Expert experience protecting and defending information and information systems in order to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Experience incorporating Information security framework for the entire federal government. Advanced knowledge of the practice of integrating multiple disciplines into a team as part of a structured development process throughout a system's life cycle. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Data Administration (DATAMGT) - Develops, maintains, and administers databases and/or data management systems that allow for the secure storage, query, and utilization of data. Conducts data integration, data modeling, analytics modeling, and data mining. 2. Cybersecurity - Protect and defend information and information systems in order to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability. (AKA Information Assurance) 3. IT Cybersecurity Architecture (INFOSEC) - Designs, develops, and implements information systems security architecture and processes to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability. 4. IT Network Defense (INFOSEC) - Uses defensive measures and related hardware, software, and documentation to monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to events that occur or might occur within the enterprise network in order to protect information, information systems, and networks from threats. Coordinates threat and mitigation strategies across the enterprise.

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]