US Cyber Command IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST
U.S. Army Cyber Command, Fort George Meade, Maryland, United States
Organization
U.S. Cyber Command
Duty Location
FORT MEADE, ANNE ARUNDEL, MD
Major Duties
Red Team/OPFOR Community Coordination/Working Group Participation:
As assigned, exercises delegated authority to participate in negotiations on behalf of the Directorate and Command as an actively participating member of DoD, U.S. Government (USG), and other professional community, academic, and industry working groups, tasked to investigate and make recommendations on Red Team issues of broad interest and concern to the cyberspace program community. Vigorously represents the interests and concerns of the Command/DoD and ensures consideration of DoD-unique or high-priority issues in the establishment of broad-based regulations, policies, and standards involved in implementing new Adversary Emulation concepts and methods within DoD. Collaborates with colleagues within the DoD cyberspace community to advise on Adversary Emulation methodology, tools, and general lessons learned pioneered by this team. Participates in continuing efforts to capture, document, and catalog work products and other intellectual capital in forms suitable for the Command’s knowledge base.
Adversary Emulation Capabilities Implementation:
Works collaboratively with cyberspace SMEs (e.g., cyber operations planners, TTP developers) to define and document exercise objectives, define the scenarios and conditions to be simulated using Red Team methodology and tools, and document/communicate the roles and responsibilities of all participants. Contributes Adversary Emulation expertise to make recommendations as to how these capabilities can be most effectively applied to support the mission. Adjusts parameters during exercises as required by unforeseen events to support additional iterations and further explore promising approaches. Works with other cyberspace SMEs in analysis of exercise assessments and facilitates capture and documentation of lessons learned by exercise evaluators.
Adversary Emulation Requirements Analysis, and Capabilities Development & Implementation:
Exercises initiative to maintain current knowledge of the DoD cyberspace program landscape, including current and projected requirements and priorities. Proposes efforts on issues that can yield maximum payback, including program issues that are difficult to simulate in actual operations. Conducts research and evaluation of Red Team concepts, facilitating technologies, and automated tools. Documents and communicates project objectives, quality standards, deadlines, budgets, and relative priority of efforts. Provides technical insights to support implementation of Adversary product development plans.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/ Specialized Experience
GG-09 - Specialized experience would be demonstrated by analyzing computer and network security principles to monitor and evaluate system compliance with IT security requirements, recognizing security breaches, conducting network assessments, and performing remote diagnostics and troubleshooting of network systems, computers, servers, and data communication equipment.
GG-11 - Specialized experience would be demonstrated by monitoring security breaches, conducting network assessments, and analyzing security events. Collaborates with exercise planners, customizes Adversary Emulation capabilities, creates virtual threat landscapes, and adjusts variables to test different outcomes.
GG-12 - Specialized experience would be demonstrated by evaluating and reviewing the effectiveness of security measures using cybersecurity standards to protect automated systems and sensitive data, and developing and implementing security plans, policies, and procedures.
GG-13 - Specialized experience would be demonstrated by representing the organization in negotiations and working groups to address issues and implement new Adversary Emulation methods. Collaborates with SMEs to define and document exercise objectives, scenarios, and conditions using methodology and tools.
Conditions of Employment
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Three-year trial/probationary period may be required.
May be recalled to duty, may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, and may be required to work overtime.
Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and/or commercial aircraft.
The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET SCI clearance as a condition of employment and must complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph exam.
This position is a testing designated position (TDP) in accordance with the Drug Free Federal Workplace Program.
Additional Information
If you are a current federal career/career-conditional employee, you will be placed on an excepted appointment.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Telework eligible:
Yes
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized.
Relocation or recruitment incentives may be authorized.
Student loan repayment, advanced leave accrual, and advanced in-hire rate may be authorized.
Appointment type:
Permanent
Work schedule:
Full-time
Promotion potential:
Yes
Supervisory status:
No
This position is in the
Professional
Work Category at the
Full Performance
Work Level.
This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f.
Compensation: $68,405-$153,354 per year
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U.S. Cyber Command
Duty Location
FORT MEADE, ANNE ARUNDEL, MD
Major Duties
Red Team/OPFOR Community Coordination/Working Group Participation:
As assigned, exercises delegated authority to participate in negotiations on behalf of the Directorate and Command as an actively participating member of DoD, U.S. Government (USG), and other professional community, academic, and industry working groups, tasked to investigate and make recommendations on Red Team issues of broad interest and concern to the cyberspace program community. Vigorously represents the interests and concerns of the Command/DoD and ensures consideration of DoD-unique or high-priority issues in the establishment of broad-based regulations, policies, and standards involved in implementing new Adversary Emulation concepts and methods within DoD. Collaborates with colleagues within the DoD cyberspace community to advise on Adversary Emulation methodology, tools, and general lessons learned pioneered by this team. Participates in continuing efforts to capture, document, and catalog work products and other intellectual capital in forms suitable for the Command’s knowledge base.
Adversary Emulation Capabilities Implementation:
Works collaboratively with cyberspace SMEs (e.g., cyber operations planners, TTP developers) to define and document exercise objectives, define the scenarios and conditions to be simulated using Red Team methodology and tools, and document/communicate the roles and responsibilities of all participants. Contributes Adversary Emulation expertise to make recommendations as to how these capabilities can be most effectively applied to support the mission. Adjusts parameters during exercises as required by unforeseen events to support additional iterations and further explore promising approaches. Works with other cyberspace SMEs in analysis of exercise assessments and facilitates capture and documentation of lessons learned by exercise evaluators.
Adversary Emulation Requirements Analysis, and Capabilities Development & Implementation:
Exercises initiative to maintain current knowledge of the DoD cyberspace program landscape, including current and projected requirements and priorities. Proposes efforts on issues that can yield maximum payback, including program issues that are difficult to simulate in actual operations. Conducts research and evaluation of Red Team concepts, facilitating technologies, and automated tools. Documents and communicates project objectives, quality standards, deadlines, budgets, and relative priority of efforts. Provides technical insights to support implementation of Adversary product development plans.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/ Specialized Experience
GG-09 - Specialized experience would be demonstrated by analyzing computer and network security principles to monitor and evaluate system compliance with IT security requirements, recognizing security breaches, conducting network assessments, and performing remote diagnostics and troubleshooting of network systems, computers, servers, and data communication equipment.
GG-11 - Specialized experience would be demonstrated by monitoring security breaches, conducting network assessments, and analyzing security events. Collaborates with exercise planners, customizes Adversary Emulation capabilities, creates virtual threat landscapes, and adjusts variables to test different outcomes.
GG-12 - Specialized experience would be demonstrated by evaluating and reviewing the effectiveness of security measures using cybersecurity standards to protect automated systems and sensitive data, and developing and implementing security plans, policies, and procedures.
GG-13 - Specialized experience would be demonstrated by representing the organization in negotiations and working groups to address issues and implement new Adversary Emulation methods. Collaborates with SMEs to define and document exercise objectives, scenarios, and conditions using methodology and tools.
Conditions of Employment
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Three-year trial/probationary period may be required.
May be recalled to duty, may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, and may be required to work overtime.
Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and/or commercial aircraft.
The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET SCI clearance as a condition of employment and must complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph exam.
This position is a testing designated position (TDP) in accordance with the Drug Free Federal Workplace Program.
Additional Information
If you are a current federal career/career-conditional employee, you will be placed on an excepted appointment.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Telework eligible:
Yes
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized.
Relocation or recruitment incentives may be authorized.
Student loan repayment, advanced leave accrual, and advanced in-hire rate may be authorized.
Appointment type:
Permanent
Work schedule:
Full-time
Promotion potential:
Yes
Supervisory status:
No
This position is in the
Professional
Work Category at the
Full Performance
Work Level.
This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f.
Compensation: $68,405-$153,354 per year
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