IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)
What you'd do
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 OC/DISA GLOBAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (DG3).
Major duties
Performs the Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) mission on behalf of the Defense Information System Network and is an integral part of the DISA Cyber Security Service Provider team providing services to mission partners and war fighters. Responsible for the intrusion detection, incident response, and countermeasure development and executing actions for the Global Infrastructure supporting the DoD, Services and Agencies Implements, manages, maintains, and analyzes tactics, techniques, procedures (TTPs) and security requirements to protect the DISA Enterprise and the information stored within the enterprise. Provide Command and Control of DCO operations, incident response, security monitoring, cyber threats and related issues as well as prepares white papers, implementation plans and briefing support for senior leadership.
What you need to qualify
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Basic Requirements: 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 AND Qualifying Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must possess qualifying experience. To qualify based on your experience, 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. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience conducting cyber risk and vulnerability assessments, planning and developing security countermeasures, OR implementing procedures and methods for protecting IT networks and conducting defensive cyber operations incident management. Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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 the announcement. **Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position.**
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