IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Responsibilities Serves as a Cybersecurity Integration and Development Project Manager ensuring that DLA is responsible, accountable, and in compliance with overarching DoD directives and guidance within assigned areas. Serves as a member of, and in close coordination with, members representing organizational governance, risk, and compliance as part of a cross functional working group, e.g., ERM Office and/or Integrated Process Teams (IPT) for policies, procedures, and processes, to include implementation of any new initiatives. Participates and leads in cybersecurity related (J6) discussions to clearly define objectives for identifying risks, defining risk tolerances, and identifying, analyzing, and responding to Cyber risks. Performs multiple projects concurrently, e.g., DLA Strategic Initiatives, to include but not limited to, internally driven-integrated Command Post Exercises (CPX) and the ALCC. Establishes and maintains effective and purposeful priority based daily bi-directional communication process to enhance agency Crisis Management support. Integrates Mission Assurance processes to forecast the impact strategic alignment will have on cyber (J6) equities (e.g., Mission Relevant Terrain – Cyber, Task Assets). Serves as a Cyber Integrator responsible for extracting information from several areas which could include, Critical Infrastructure, Application, Network, Cloud, and Internet of Things (IoT) Security. Performs as a key stakeholder and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for agency cross-functional teams by identifying and addressing legacy, deficient (or possibly non-existing) methodologies/ practices, and processes, e.g., principles of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). Requirements Must be a U.S. citizen. Tour of Duty: Set Schedule. Security Requirements: Special Sensitive/SCI. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination; 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. Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. Qualifications One year of specialized experience directly in or related to this position. For GS‑14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑13 level or equivalent under other pay systems. Develops and interprets policies, providing expert advice to management and other IT Specialists. Utilizes DoD and/or National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance and policy to protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of an organization's data and automated information systems by conducting and producing risk assessment reports. Interprets and applies applicable laws, regulations and policies that affect Cyber Resilience, testing, and performance management. Applies federal security requirements to assess and make security risk assessments for entities (Federal Organizations) with the intent to design, implement and operate internal controls to achieve its objectives related to operations, reporting and compliance. Manages projects and programs, including developing or ensuring the development of time‑phased action plans; develops project controls, monitors project progression; oversees the administration of contracts, and contract support; and prepares and provides status reports and briefings. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work through National Service programs and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills that translate directly to paid employment. Education: Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. #J-18808-Ljbffr