IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST Job in Quantico, VA

Vacancy No. DCSA-25-12613946-DISL Department Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
Salary $180,000.00 to $204,000.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/20/2024 Close Date 1/6/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Quantico, VA


Summary

DCSA Office of Chief Information Officer is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead the cybersecurity program for DCSA. The CISO is responsible for the Agency cyber risk management program and leading incident response. The incumbent establishes the direction of DCSA cybersecurity strategies and policies to include systems, personnel, management practices and budget priorities.

Duties

DUTIES: As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), the position will be responsible for the following duties:

Overseeing security awareness and training to inform personnel, including contractors and other users of information security risks associated with their activities and responsibilities in complying with agency policies and procedures designed to reduce these risks.

Establish cybersecurity policies, procedures standards, and guidelines This includes codifying procedures for detecting, reporting and responding to cybersecurity incidents, which shall be consistent with the standards and guidelines in DoD cybersecurity policies as well as playing a key role in security incident planning, response and recovery.

Responsible for overseeing agency-wide cybersecurity activities as the senior authority on information assurance and cybersecurity related matters for DCSA. Establishes and manages the cyber risk program.

Delegated authority to manage and direct all aspects of cybersecurity staff functions in consonance with instructions from the DCSA CIO.

Champions cybersecurity initiatives by ensuring the agency is increasing the safety and security of DCSA services, and implementing the requirements contained in United States Code 44, Executive Orders, Department of Defense Directives and Instructions, National Institute on Standards and other Federal Laws, regulations and Acts.

Establish cybersecurity and privacy related policies and processes for internal IT management functions needed to effectively coordinate the large portfolio of activities while continuously identifying, assessing and prioritizing IT risks to DCSA data and systems.

Provide direction, oversight and compliance of the policies and procedures in DoD Directive (DoDD) 8140 to align, manage, and standardize cyber work roles, baseline qualifications, and training requirements.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S Citizen
  • Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59 PM EST will be considered
  • This is a Drug Testing designated position
  • Position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C 1601
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible within Agency policy
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS): May be Authorized
  • Supervisory Position: Yes
  • Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: OGE-278e, Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure, is required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
  • This position is designated Special Sensitive, the incumbent must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
  • The incumbent may be subject to a two-year DCIPS trial period, unless required trial period has been served.
  • The incumbent may be subject to a one-year DISL trial period, unless required trial period has been served.
  • This position may require occasional Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) and/or local travel.
  • Incumbent must accept a change of official duty station as accomplishment of the mission of DCSA may require.

Qualifications

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQ): All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. You must address each technical qualification separately. Please limit your written statements to 2 pages per technical qualification.
  1. 1. Senior-level leadership experience and ability to bring about strategic change through use of information technology, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals.

  2. 2. Demonstrated ability and experience leading a large complex organization, with multiple missions and functional support requirements. Ability to lead people toward meeting a large complex and multifunctional organization's vision, mission and goals.

  3. 3. Demonstrated ability and experience working at senior levels of the Department of Defense to build strategic alliances, and coalitions internally, with Congress, other Federal agencies, private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve mutual goals.

  4. 4. Knowledge and expertise to evaluate, leverage and incorporate technical capabilities to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Ability to make decisions that produce high quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems and calculating risks.

Joint Duty Credit: All DCSA executive level positions require Joint Duty Credit. Unless a waiver is approved (see Note below), only those candidates who meet the Joint Duty Credit requirement will be eligible to compete/be considered for a senior executive position. Employees will receive joint duty credit for almost any rotational assignment to another IC component and may also be eligible to receive credit for service outside the IC (military, other government, or private sector) that was at least at the GS/GG-11 or DCIPS Pay Band 3 level, that occurred on or after September 11, 2001. An external candidate, if selected, will be required to immediately apply for Joint Duty credit.

Note: Employees without Joint Duty Credit may apply for the position and can be considered. If selected, a waiver would be required prior to final appointment. DCSA seniors without Joint Duty at the same tier level may lateral into the position if selected without requesting a waiver.

Desired Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Project Manager Professional (PMP)


Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional information

Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at:
http://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppinfo.pdf

Other Notes:

  • If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions.
  • If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS.
  • Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status.
  • All current and former Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc.
  • Resumes should NOT include: Classified information/SSN/Photo of yourself/personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc/Encrypted digitally signed docs). Resumes with this prohibited information will be automatically ineligible for consideration.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documents, for quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education as it relates to the fundamental competencies required for this position. Your application will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check process.

Experience: Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:

1. Resume - Your resume listing your name, contact information, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be referred for consideration.

2. Technical Qualifications - Completed supplemental narrative in a separate document that gives specific examples of work experiences addressing each technical qualification. Your narrative should be no more than 2 pages for each technical qualification.

3. Standard Form (SF) 50 - If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit your last or most recent SF-50 showing grade and tenure.

4. Veteran's Documents -: If applying using veteran's preference you must submit your DD214 showing character of service (SERVICE-2 OR MEMBER-4) or Statement of Service that includes a character of service, and if claiming Disabled Veteran preference, you must also submit an SF-15 Form and VA letter AB-4 showing final percentage.

5. Joint Duty Credit Information - If selected, additional documentation may be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT submit additional information (i.e. awards, appraisals, pages in excess of the limit for the MTQs and/or ECQs).

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package as described in Required Documents section.

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Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at:
http://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo.pdf

Agency contact information

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Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
27130 Telegraph Road
Quantico, VA 22134
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Next steps

Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.

Note: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. The Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the point of contact for this job announcement. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.


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