It Cybersecurity Specialist (Infosec)

Job summary

This position is located in the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). DIU is focused exclusively on accelerating the adoption of commercial technology to transform military capability and capacity, while growing the national security innovation base.

Major duties

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) Information Technology Management (Information Security) in accordance with 5 U.S.C. Section 9902. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Leads and coordinates a comprehensive analysis of the overall cybersecurity risk associated with using a target application, system, environment and/or capability. Manages the continual monitoring and assessment of Cyber assurance programs, to include, but not limited to the areas of emerging Cyber threats/intelligence, capabilities, and policy landscape; Cyber assurance & privacy; AI Cyber related threats and assessments; proactive defensive cyber; and Assess & Authorize activities. Remains updated on emerging technology, trends, threats, and intelligence in the cybersecurity landscape to inform input to the Authorizing Official. Responsible for the leadership of the analysis of the threat environment, access vectors, and potential risks associated with the mission execution and data integrity as they inform the holistic risk posture perspective. Supports development of cyberspace plans, strategy, and policy in alignment with organizational cyberspace missions and initiatives, and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. This position requires incumbent to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and annually thereafter. You may qualify at the NH-IV level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-III grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to provide expert risk analysis and guidance to decision-makers on systems' cyber security, cyber risk of use, and/or readiness for authorization; Evaluating cyber security environment and vulnerabilities, analyzing security controls, identifying risk posture, and preparing high-quality security documentation; and Working closely with system owners and security teams to develop or validate mitigations / remediations, support continuous monitoring, and/or strengthen overall cyber readiness. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Evaluations

Note: Under this DHA, veteran's preference does not apply. Your application (resumes and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed in this announcement. Qualified candidates should demonstrate the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics) in their resume: