IT Specialist (CYBERSECURITY) with Security Clearance

Job Description

Company: Department of Defense

Location: Arlington, US

Duties As an IT Specialist (Cybersecurity) you will be responsible for the following duties:

Serves as the senior technical authority for cybersecurity architecture and engineering across complex networks and critical Industrial Control Systems/Operational Technology (ICS/OT).

Leads implementation of Zero Trust principles to enable mission resilience.

Chairs/represents Security Engineering in Risk Governance; leads security engineering design strategies, control inheritance/reuse, and continuous monitoring programs.

Sets enterprise security architecture standards; approves security requirements in procurement packages and evaluates complex, multi-vendor solutions.

Leads COOP/DR requirements definition and implementation strategies for critical systems; advises senior leadership on posture changes.

Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. citizen Tour of Duty: Set Schedule Security: Required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to SCI and SAPs); including submitting to background checks as a condition of employment and/ or continued access to Special Access Programs.

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.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Bargaining Unit Status: No Pre-Employment Physical: Not Required Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.

This position has been identified as covered by DoD 8140.03, Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program.

Qualifications To qualify for an IT Specialist (Cybersecurity), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes:

Serves as the senior technical authority for cybersecurity architecture and engineering across complex networks and critical industrial control systems (ICS/OT), including leading/implementing Zero Trust principals and providing expert guidance to leadership and technical teams.

Develops and oversees security architecture requirements, policies, and reference designs for systems and networks, ensuring secure configuration management and alignment with organizational cybersecurity standards and governing directives.

Leads security architecture and design activities, including control selection/implementation, security testing and analysis, participation in Risk Governance, and development of internal controls and mitigation strategies; assessing the security impact of new systems, integrations, and interfaces.

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 As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

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