IT Cybersecurity Specialist

Summary

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. The position is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure and is located in the DISA – HC/Server LOB DKAWCS-HCA32.

Duties

• Principal technical authority and lead specialist responsible for ensuring effective, economical, and advanced technical management of customer computing requirements for assigned systems and applications.
• Provides expert technical guidance, interpretation, and implementation oversight of security policies, processes, and practices to ensure continued operational availability and integrity of enterprise applications, systems, networks, and data.
• Develops and manages customer performance requirements, support policies and procedures. Leads rapid response teams in response to customer service problems resulting from catastrophic events such as virus infections or widespread power outages.
• Reviews technical and design specifications to address customer requirements.
• Conducts trend analyses to identify areas where additional customer training and assistance is needed and initiates appropriate actions such as defining new training requirements.
• Ensures the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of customer support services.

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 may require access to classified information and requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• In accordance with DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements overall within 12 months.
• This is a drug testing position.
• This is a mission essential position.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: Applicants must have IT‑related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position.

• Attention to Detail – experience reviewing IT‑related work or data and ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards.
• Customer Service – building and maintaining relationships with customers, anticipating and assessing current and future IT needs, and identifying or developing IT products or services that are tailored to customer needs.
• Oral Communication – briefing senior‑level management and IT staff on the status of IT systems, projects, or daily operations, including communicating complex technical information to a non‑technical audience.
• Problem Solving – identifying alternatives to address unique, highly complex, or sensitive IT issues, anticipating potential problems, and evaluating sources of information to generate alternative solutions.

Qualifying Experience: 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. This includes leading work processes to improve policy and process development, effectively utilizing Knowledge Management tools and platforms (e.g., CRM or case management systems), and executing the format, strategy, methodologies, and adoption of knowledge‑centered services, in addition to the competencies listed above.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GG‑13 grade level.

Additional Information

• The position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the CES personnel system.
• Current Federal Career/Career‑Conditional employees will be placed on an Excepted appointment.
• A three‑year trial period may be required for those who have not previously completed such a period in the excepted or competitive service.
• Telework availability will be based upon mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• Individuals may be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement if selected for drug‑testing designated positions at DISA.
• The position may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Moving costs may be paid.
• Future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by DoD Manual 8140 will apply.
• The position is designated as "Mission Essential". Incumbent may be required to report to work or relocate within the United States during local/national emergencies.
• Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference‑eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." Veterans must submit documents verifying eligibility.