IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) Job at Defense Microelectronics Activity i
Defense Microelectronics Activity, Mannington, WV, United States
Summary
This position is part of the Defense Microelectronics Activity, Defense Microelectronics Activity. The incumbent performs work enabling the DMEA IT Cyber Assurance branch to execute its mission by protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of DMEA's information and information systems.
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This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path.
As a IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) at the NH-2210-3, some of your typical work assignments may include:
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Conditions of employment
You may qualify at the NH-03, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent) grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
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Other Notes:
Re-employed Annuitant: If you have retired from civilian federal service and you are interested in employment as a re-employed annuitant, information can be found at: Reemployed Annuitants | DCPAS ()
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System ())
All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
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.
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This position is part of the Defense Microelectronics Activity, Defense Microelectronics Activity. The incumbent performs work enabling the DMEA IT Cyber Assurance branch to execute its mission by protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of DMEA's information and information systems.
Duties
Help
This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path.
As a IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) at the NH-2210-3, some of your typical work assignments may include:
- Serving as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) or Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for DMEA.
- Performing reviews and identifying gaps in the DMEA cybersecurity architecture and develops solutions to accomplish cybersecurity program goals.
- Ensuring cybersecurity-enabled products or other compensating security control technologies reduce any identified risks to an acceptable level.
- Developing plans and techniques to address new threats and improve the overall cybersecurity program and policies.
- Advising leaders and Authorizing Officials of changes affecting the organization's cybersecurity posture.
- Participating in risk governance processes to provide security risks, mitigations, and inputs on other technical risks.
- Performing cyber defense incident triage, to include determining scope, urgency, and potential impact; identifies the specific vulnerability; and making recommendations that enable expeditious remediation.
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Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Selective Service requirements apply. Please visit for more information
- Suitable for Federal employment determined by required background investigation
- Must obtain/maintain Top Secret security clearance
- Drug Testing Designated position: Yes
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Financial Disclosure: Not Required
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
You may qualify at the NH-03, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent) grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
- Experience in a position covered by the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework () or equivalent;
- Implementing, developing, contributing to, or authoring cybersecurity policies;
- Overseeing or conducting key concepts in security management (e.g. Patch Management) and basic system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques;
- Implementing or managing cybersecurity related projects or initiatives;
- Monitoring external data to maintain currency of cyber defense threat condition and determine which security issues may have an impact on the enterprise.
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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Additional information
Other Notes:
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade; however, a selectee's initial pay is always set below the maximum rate of the range.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Agency's interest.
- Relocation and/or Recruitment incentive may be authorized if determined by the Hiring Manager to be in the best interest of the Agency.
- Telework is available in accordance with DOD Policy basis. Remote work is not authorized.
Re-employed Annuitant: If you have retired from civilian federal service and you are interested in employment as a re-employed annuitant, information can be found at: Reemployed Annuitants | DCPAS ()
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System ())
All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
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.
Help
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.
Review our benefits
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.