Summary
This position for the Defense Information Systems Agency is at Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia . **This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, HOW TO APPLY and NEXT STEPS sections below for instructions.
Duties
Serves as the primary GS-15 cybersecurity technical authority, providing top-level continuity and direction for Network Assurance. Develops, implements, and ensures compliance with long-range plans, policies, and architectures.
Manages and directs a diverse team of civilian, military, and contractor personnel. Plans work, sets priorities, develops standards, evaluates performance, interviews candidates, and identifies training needs.
Directs Incident Handling and Computer Network Defense (CND) actions to safeguard national security communications against advanced persistent threats (APTs).
Serves as the cyber authority in high-level meetings and working groups with senior DISA, DoD, and industry officials. Advises the SWC Director and other high-ranking leaders on complex cybersecurity matters.
Oversees all Network Assurance functions, including establishing goals, assessing resource allocation, and ensuring assets are safeguarded. Directs the analysis of complex technical issues to ensure mission success.
Education
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-15 grade level.
How you will be evaluated
Evaluation Method: For evaluating the quality of applicants for referral, a multi-phased process will be used. Phase 1: Review of application materials to determine basic minimum qualifications. Phase 2 (USA Hire Assessment): Minimally qualified applicants will be advanced to complete the online USA Hire assessment. The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Phase 3 (SME Panel Review): Applicants who successfully pass the USA Hire assessment will be advanced to a Subject Matter Expert (SME) panel review to evaluate technical qualifications. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Communication Cybersecurity Leadership Problem Solving Strategic Planning Supervisor Additional Competencies: Attention to Detail Customer Service Oral Communication Problem Solving Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. You can preview the Application Questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13087909 Criminal History Inquiries - If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ [email protected]