Supvy IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)
USPTO, Alexandria, VA, United States
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If you're eager to lead a team of information technology cybersecurity specialists, this role might be a great fit for you!
At the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), we're seeking a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) in the Forensics and Vulnerability Management Branch (FVMB). FVMB prevents cyberattacks before they happen and determines how they happened when they do occur. This position serves as the Forensics and Vulnerability Management Branch Chief.
Duties Come join our team if you are enthusiastic about…
Managing and coordinating the Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) efforts across agency including with internal teams (SOC, product teams, business units) and external teams (ESOC, CISA).
Supervising the interpretation of patterns of noncompliance to determine their impact on levels of risk and/or overall effectiveness of the enterprise's cybersecurity program.
Managing intrusion detection, vulnerability management and penetration testing program.
Overseeing the Forensics and Vulnerability Management Branch staff and resources.
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Qualifications
Leading an agency-level digital forensics program that conducts analysis of log files, registry and configuration artifacts, and memory dumps to support cyber incident investigations, evidence preservation, and remediation activities; and
Directing an agency-wide cyber threat and vulnerability management program that delivers continuous monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and intrusion alerting; and
Assessing remediation actions based on risk and business impact and coordinate mitigation across stakeholders; and
Providing technical supervision for senior security engineers and IT professionals (GS-14/15 or equivalent) responsible for forensics and vulnerability management functions such as assigning work, conducting technical reviews, mentor staff, and enforcing forensics and vulnerability management policies and procedures.
Conditions of employment You must obtain one of the following within 120 days of Entry on Duty: (ISC)2 CAP or CISSP; ISACA CISM; GIAC GISF or GSLC.
Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals and your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies. If selected, you will be required to pass a background investigation.
The full list of conditions and qualifications can be found on the USAJOBS posting.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, retaliation for engaging in protected activity, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factors.
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If you're eager to lead a team of information technology cybersecurity specialists, this role might be a great fit for you!
At the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), we're seeking a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) in the Forensics and Vulnerability Management Branch (FVMB). FVMB prevents cyberattacks before they happen and determines how they happened when they do occur. This position serves as the Forensics and Vulnerability Management Branch Chief.
Duties Come join our team if you are enthusiastic about…
Managing and coordinating the Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) efforts across agency including with internal teams (SOC, product teams, business units) and external teams (ESOC, CISA).
Supervising the interpretation of patterns of noncompliance to determine their impact on levels of risk and/or overall effectiveness of the enterprise's cybersecurity program.
Managing intrusion detection, vulnerability management and penetration testing program.
Overseeing the Forensics and Vulnerability Management Branch staff and resources.
>> APPLY on USAJOBS by 4/8/2026
>> LEARN MORE about the USPTO's comprehensive benefits
Qualifications
Leading an agency-level digital forensics program that conducts analysis of log files, registry and configuration artifacts, and memory dumps to support cyber incident investigations, evidence preservation, and remediation activities; and
Directing an agency-wide cyber threat and vulnerability management program that delivers continuous monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and intrusion alerting; and
Assessing remediation actions based on risk and business impact and coordinate mitigation across stakeholders; and
Providing technical supervision for senior security engineers and IT professionals (GS-14/15 or equivalent) responsible for forensics and vulnerability management functions such as assigning work, conducting technical reviews, mentor staff, and enforcing forensics and vulnerability management policies and procedures.
Conditions of employment You must obtain one of the following within 120 days of Entry on Duty: (ISC)2 CAP or CISSP; ISACA CISM; GIAC GISF or GSLC.
Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals and your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies. If selected, you will be required to pass a background investigation.
The full list of conditions and qualifications can be found on the USAJOBS posting.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, retaliation for engaging in protected activity, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factors.
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