Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist

Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist

As an Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist, you will ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IT communications systems. You will manage and maintain a secure communications program, implement policies to protect data, and collaborate with stakeholders to address emerging threats.

• Attention to Detail – Thorough and conscientious in performing work.
• Customer Service – Works with clients and customers (public, agency staff, other agencies) to assess needs, provide information, resolve problems, and ensure quality service.
• Oral Communication – Effectively communicates ideas or facts to individuals or groups, considers audience and context, delivers clear presentations, listens, and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving – Identifies problems, evaluates information, uses judgment to generate and assess alternatives, and recommends solutions.

• Direct experience in Communication Security (COMSEC) and/or Tactical Communication (TACCOM) procedures, tools, technologies, and policy implementation.
• Demonstrated understanding of IT and cybersecurity theories, principles, and concepts, with the ability to independently apply and adapt them to enhance information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders to develop and implement an enterprise continuity of operations program or strategy and ensuring mission assurance.
• Direct experience providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support to users of classified communications systems and developing training materials for COMSEC equipment and users.

• At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑12, with demonstrated performance of the responsibilities listed above.
• Experience in the IT and cybersecurity field, with a record of managing secure communications environments.
• Strong knowledge of COMSEC, TACCOM, and continuity of operations concepts.
• Proficiency in communicating complex technical information to a variety of audiences.