It Specialist; Infosec)

The U.S. Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Industrial Security Office is seeking an IT Specialist (Info Sec) to support cleared contractor sites by providing oversight of complex information assurance and cybersecurity activities. In this onsite role in Huntsville, AL
, you will apply technical controls and processes to help protect classified information and support system assessment and authorization under the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $109,137 to $152,625 per year
. The tour of duty is flexible
, and overtime is occasional
. Select positions may include situational telework approvals on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations by supervisors.

• Serve as an Information Systems Security Professional (ISSP) within the assigned region.
• Conduct cybersecurity activities, including security control assessments
  , in support of IT system assess and authorize activity using RMF
  .
• Provide security oversight of cleared contractor information systems under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
• Analyze, assess, evaluate, verify, and validate cleared contractor information system security plans and controls, and deliver system authorization risk recommendations to the Authorizing Official.
• Develop and maintain security documentation and artifacts for information systems assigned.
• Engage and interface with industry security professionals to assess implemented security controls.
• Enforce IT security control requirements; recommend configurations for information systems and networks; and identify risk management strategies through mitigation of IT vulnerabilities in response to a rapidly evolving cybersecurity threat environment.
• Serve as a spokesperson at conferences and training meetings to convey NISP and RMF implementation guidance and industrial security cybersecurity information.

• Must be a US citizen
  .
• Selective Service requirement:
  Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Resume and supporting documents must be received by 11:59 PM EST to be considered.
• This is a Drug Testing designated position.
• Position is a DCIPS position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
  .
• Telework eligibility: supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations.
• If selected, obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance indicated in the job announcement.
• Certification requirement: if not already certified, certification is required within six months of the appointment date in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M for IAM Level III and IAT Level II
  .
• Must have the legal and personal qualifications to operate passenger-type motor vehicles.
• Must have directly applicable experience demonstrating knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success.
• Specialized experience: generally one year or more sufficient to demonstrate competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to GS/GG-12
  , prepared to take on greater responsibility.
• Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

• Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• DoD 8570.01-M
• IAM Level III
• IAT Level II

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
.

• You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications and requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.
• All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration.
• In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online…