Summary
DCSA's Industrial Security Office is looking for Information Systems Security Professionals (ISSP) with responsibility for oversight of complex information assurance utilizing Risk Management Framework & cybersecurity related activities at cleared contractor sites across the country. The ISSP employs technical knowledge and interpersonal skills to ensure information systems security managers understand and implement the technical controls and processes required to protect classified information.
Duties
As an INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) you will be responsible for the following duties: Serve as an Information Systems Security Professional (ISSP) within the assigned region. Perform Cybersecurity activities including security control assessments of information systems to include assess and authorize activity utilizing the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Exercise security oversight of cleared contractor information systems within the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). Analyze, assess, evaluate, verify and validate cleared contractor information system security plans and security controls; and, make authorization risk recommendations to the Authorizing Official. Document security assessments, advise/assist, etc. for Information Systems assigned Engage and interface with industry security professionals to assess implemented security controls. Evaluate security control requirements, recommend configurations for information systems and networks and identify strategies to manage risk through mitigation of vulnerabilities, considering the rapidly evolving Cybersecurity threat to information systems. Serve as spokesperson at meetings to convey NISP and RMF implementation guidance and Cybersecurity information relating to industrial security.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
How you will be evaluated
EXCEPTED SERVICE PILOT REVIEW: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Competencies: Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Teamwork, Problem Solving, and Attention to Detail You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Top ranked candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration. A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.