Summary You will serve as an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) in the Engineering Department of NIWC ATLANTIC as the Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) Service Area Chief. Responsibilities You will lead the development and execution of defensive cybersecurity strategies to protect information systems from evolving threats. You will monitor network activity, analyze incidents, and implement security measures to maintain data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. You will manage resources and acquisition strategies to ensure teams have the tools and support needed for cybersecurity operations. You will build and maintain strong relationships with government, industry, and academic partners to share threat intelligence and best practices. You will set performance standards, guide teams, and foster innovation to deliver consistent, high-quality cybersecurity services. You will coordinate cybersecurity efforts across multiple stakeholders to enhance cooperation and improve the overall security posture. You will develop documentation, lead security initiatives, and collaborate with technical teams to strengthen system defenses and operational readiness. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or NO-05 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Leads AND/OR directs defensive cybersecurity operations by developing strategies, managing resources, monitoring threats, coordinating with stakeholders, implementing security measures, fostering innovation, AND/OR ensuring reliable protection of data and information systems. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. 1. Attention to Detail: You demonstrate meticulous attention to detail by monitoring network activity, analyzing security incidents, and implementing robust cybersecurity measures to ensure the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of critical information systems. 2. Customer Service: You provide exceptional customer service by engaging with senior Department of Defense leaders, government agencies, industry, and academic partners to deliver high-quality cybersecurity services and share threat intelligence effectively. 3. Oral Communication: You exhibit strong oral communication skills by presenting cybersecurity strategies, coordinating with stakeholders, briefing senior leaders, and fostering collaboration across internal teams and external partners. 4. Problem Solving: You apply advanced problem-solving skills by proactively detecting and responding to malicious activity, managing security tools, resolving operational challenges, and developing innovative solutions to enhance cybersecurity posture. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP Applicants: PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference: Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
