Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Information Security)

Quick Facts

• Supervisory IT cybersecurity role with second-level managerial authority over the Directorate of Operations
• Leads mission operations: detection, prevention, and response to malicious or suspicious events across large-scale workstation and multi-classification network environments
• Mission-essential and sensitive-position requirements (SCI and related access; non-disclosure required)

Description

Supervise and direct cybersecurity operations to ensure mission effectiveness and efficiency, including execution of detection, prevention, and response activities across extensive workstation fleets and multiple classification-level networks. Communicate cyber strategy, vision, and values to employees while managing personnel, manpower planning, and operational readiness. This is a mission-critical role requiring timely information assurance and cybersecurity certification compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct CYOS operations activities
• Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities
• Direct mission operations for detection, prevention, and response to malicious/suspicious events
• Plan, administer, and monitor manpower resource requirements
• Manage overall efficiency and effectiveness of assigned operations
• Communicate the cyber strategic plan, mission, vision, and values to employees

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required
• Complete required DCIPS trial period (two years for new DCIPS employees)
• Register for Selective Service
• Maintain current certifications; achieve required IA/cybersecurity certification within required timelines
• Eligibility to access Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) / special-sensitive information and sign a non-disclosure agreement
• Pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing
• Meet OPM GS-2210 IT Management specialized experience competencies (Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving)
• Advanced experience in at least two or more relevant technical areas (cyberspace security, programming, Windows/UNIX, malware forensics, threat analysis, AI/ML, incident handling/response, penetration testing, malware reverse engineering)
• Advanced IA/MA and threat hunting knowledge; ability to analyze/correlate data to distinguish attacks from normal activity
• Achieve Mission Ready (MR) certification within 10 duty days after MQT and maintain MR qualification requirements
• Ability to work non-standard hours and travel (CONUS/OCONUS, including austere locations) on short notice

Benefits

A comprehensive federal benefits package; eligibility depends on the type of position and employment status.