Help The United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer / ISSM, SYD 84 (NH-2210-04, GS-14/15 equivalent). Description: The Department of War is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking leader to serve as the Cyberspace Warfare Branch Chief. In this critical leadership role, you will dedicate at least 25% of your time to direct supervisory management, leading a diverse team of military, civilian, and contractor personnel while setting priorities, scheduling operations, and mentoring staff. You will direct the operational activities of the Cyberspace Warfare Branch, ensuring full compliance with legal frameworks while aligning cyberspace plans and strategic initiatives directly with United States Space Force (USSF) and Headquarters Combined Forces Command (HQ CFC) missions. Ideal Candidate: Ideal candidate will be a motivated, self-starter with the ability to comprehend a wide range of policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to Cyberspace Warfare. Serves as Chief, Cyberspace Warfare Branch, Space Control Division, Headquarters Combat Forces Command (HQ CFC). Subject matter expert to support cyberspace secure and defend operations of USSF mission systems. To serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory, employees. To oversee tasking, priorities and resourcing efforts for the branch and communicate and advocate across Division/HQ CFC and to external organizations. Background: Direct the operational activities of the Cyberspace Warfare Branch, ensuring full compliance with legal frameworks while aligning cyberspace plans and strategic initiatives directly with United States Space Force (USSF) and Headquarters Combined Forces Command (HQ CFC) missions. Key responsibilities include coordinating the integration of Cyberspace Warfare capabilities within Special Access Programs (SAP), leading next-generation cyber weapon system exploration, and driving cyber warfare collaboration. To excel, candidates must possess comprehensive knowledge of USSF and Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) cyberspace policies, alongside practical experience in cyberspace operations principles, space mission system architectures, and risk mitigation. Exceptional communication, organizational leadership, and the ability to advocate for emerging cyber technologies (such as cloud architectures and advanced cryptography) through corporate and Service-level channels are essential for success in this high-impact national security mission. Requirements Help Conditions of employment • Must be a U.S Citizen. • PCS and Incentives funding is not available. • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance. • Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. • May be required travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. • May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis. • Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework" • Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 45 days per year. • Cyberspace operations experience is highly desired. • This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. • An advanced degree in a technical field. i.e. computer science, It, engineering, finance, business, or management is desirable. Qualifications The 2210 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series. Additional information Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.