Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)
Job Location:
Washington, DC - USA
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
Job Summary
This position serves as a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) located in the Department of Justice Chief Information Officer Cybersecurity Services Staff Administration Shared Services and Internal Controls Directorate in Washington DC. The incumbent is responsible for planning and supporting major specialized and exceptionally technical programs of marked difficulty responsibility and national significance.
The duties and responsibilities for a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) GSgenerally include but are not limited to the following:
- Provides technical advice and recommendations to leadership and other senior decision authorities on complex cybersecurity matters.
- Establishes cybersecurity performance objectives and measures and monitor program outcomes against established goals.
- Leads long-range cybersecurity strategic planning activities aligned with mission requirements and enterprise IT priorities.
- Analyzes current and emerging cybersecurity requirements technical doctrines mandates and regulatory frameworks.
- Coordinates cybersecurity planning activities with internal organizations agencies interagency partners and other stakeholders.
- Determines program priorities allocates resources resolves budget procurement and staffing challenges.
- You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- You must successfully pass a security/background investigation and a drug screening.
- Selective Service registration is required see the Additional Information section for full details.
- Financial Disclosure: If selected you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
- You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period. See Additional Information section for specific details.
- This position requires the candidate to be able to hold a security clearance at the Top Secret / SCI security level.
- This position requires the incumbent must possess and be able to maintain industry-recognized certifications in information security / cybersecurity (See Announcement Questionnaire for detailed description)
- This position requires temporary duty (TDY) business travel approximately 25% of the time.
- This position is designated as Mission Critical/Mission Essential (See Announcement Questionnaire for detailed description)
To qualify for the position of Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) at GSyou must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below.
Basic Qualifications (2210 series): Please refer to the OPM IT Management Series 2210 Qualification Standard for the specific experience requirements for the GS-12 and above positions.
AND
Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-15 grade level you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or comparable non-Federal experience. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing the following duties:
- Manages enterprise cybersecurity programs. AND
- Develops cybersecurity strategies to support information technology operations. AND
- Oversees cybersecurity budget and procurement management activities and funding associated with cybersecurity programs and services.
Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-15 level you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement.
This announcement is being advertised under an agency specific OR a government-wide Direct-Hire Authority approved by OPM for filling vacancies when a severe shortage or critical hiring need exists. Veterans Preference and other Category Rating procedures do not apply to this announcement. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements of the position. The hiring office may interview and select any qualified candidate of their choosing from the qualified pool. See OPM Direct Hire Authority for more information.
Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position you must:
Be rated well-qualified for the position based on the competencies listed above; and
submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum qualification requirements for the vacancy.
Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
1) your performance and conduct;
2) the needs and interests of the agency;
3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: Service: If you were born male on or after December 31 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: .
*Continued under Benefits
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
*Continued from Additional Information:
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicants criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to Ebony Stephenson at .
Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.
This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Manager
