Lead IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Infosec)

Duties

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for Offensive Cyberspace Operation missions for web application assessments and penetration testing.
• Perform dynamic analysis testing methodologies to identify coding flaws at a high level and determine risk.
• Translate security requirements into application design elements including documenting the elements of the software attack surfaces, recommend security solutions to support customers, and define any specific security criteria.
• Recommend and implement automated security test tools and strategies.
• Primary subject matter expert for Penetration Testing, performing Penetration Testing Program missions for customer security requirements to test and validate the effectiveness of customers' IT security posture IAW, CJCSI 6510.01F, CJCSM 6510.03.
• Collaborate with and aid the Cybersecurity Management Branch Chief to manage the DCMA Offensive and Defensive Cyber Operations programs.
• Ensure the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and services.
• Articulate and communicate team assignment(s), project(s), problem(s) to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion.
• Coach the team in the selection and application of appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques, provide advice on work methods, practices and procedures and...
• ...assist the team and or individual members in identifying the parameters of a viable solution.
• Train or arrange for the training of team members in methods and techniques of team building and working in teams to accomplish task or projects and...
• ...provide or arrange for specific administrative or technical training necessary for accomplishment of individual and team tasks.
• Monitor and report on the status and progress of work, check on work in progress and review completed work to ensure the supervisor's instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality that have been met.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Security Requirements: Critical- Sensitive with Top Secret Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Selectees may start work before drug test results are finalized. A negative result must be confirmed within 30 days of the start date to maintain employment.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Lead IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Infosec), your resume and supporting documentation must support:

A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position. To qualify for the NH-04 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-03 or GS-13 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes:

• Applying extensive knowledge of government and industry best practices, including FISMA, NIST SP 800-115; cybersecurity; and penetration testing guidance.
• Managing procurement and outsourcing for offensive cyber operations.
• Developing strategic plans and contract language to support the mission of cyber operations.
• Leading a technical team by providing coaching, distributing workload, and training.

AND
For all IT positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

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

• This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: .
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• FLSA: Exempt
• Bargaining Unit: No
• If selected for an interview, you may be required to provide your last three performance appraisals to the panel.
• Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period.
• Financial Disclosure Required
• Acquisition, Technology & Logistics (AT&L) NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering & Technical Management, Practitioner certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click for more details and .
• Military spouses working remotely are exempt from in-person work under the conditions explained by OPM's February 12, 2025 and the March 20, 2025 .