Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

Federal Bureau of Prisons

$125K — $150K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity management
  • Expertise in developing cybersecurity strategies
  • Proven track record with budget and procurement management
  • Ability to lead strategic planning in IT projects
  • Experience with federal cybersecurity regulations and mandates
  • Must possess industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications
  • Top Secret / SCI security clearance eligibility

Responsibilities

  • Advise leadership on complex cybersecurity issues
  • Set and monitor cybersecurity program performance metrics
  • Lead long-term strategic cybersecurity planning aligned with IT goals
  • Analyze emerging cybersecurity requirements and regulatory frameworks
  • Coordinate cybersecurity efforts with various stakeholders
  • Prioritize program activities and manage associated resources

Benefits

  • Comprehensive federal employee benefits package
  • Access to a variety of health and retirement plans
  • Job stability and opportunities for career advancement
  • Training and professional development programs available
  • Support for work-life balance initiatives
Full Job Description
Summary

This position serves as a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC), located in the Department of Justice, Chief Information Officer, Cybersecurity Services Staff, Administration, Shared Services and Internal Controls Directorate in Washington, DC. The incumbent is responsible for planning and supporting major specialized and exceptionally technical programs of marked difficulty, responsibility, and national significance.

Duties

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The duties and responsibilities for a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-15 generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Provides technical advice and recommendations to leadership and other senior decision authorities on complex cybersecurity matters.
  2. Establishes cybersecurity performance objectives and measures and monitor program outcomes against established goals.
  3. Leads long-range cybersecurity strategic planning activities aligned with mission requirements and enterprise IT priorities.
  4. Analyzes current and emerging cybersecurity requirements, technical doctrines, mandates, and regulatory frameworks.
  5. Coordinates cybersecurity planning activities with internal organizations, agencies, interagency partners, and other stakeholders.
  6. Determines program priorities, allocates resources, resolves budget, procurement, and staffing challenges.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a United States Citizen or National.
  • You must successfully pass a security/background investigation and a drug screening.
  • Selective Service registration is required, see the "Additional Information" section for full details.
  • Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
  • You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period. See "Additional Information" section for specific details.
  • This position requires the candidate to be able to hold a security clearance at the Top Secret / SCI security level.
  • This position requires the incumbent must possess and be able to maintain industry-recognized certifications in information security / cybersecurity (See Announcement Questionnaire for detailed description)
  • This position requires temporary duty (TDY) business travel approximately 25% of the time.
  • This position is designated as Mission Critical/Mission Essential (See Announcement Questionnaire for detailed description)


Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC), at GS-2210-15, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below.

Basic Qualifications (2210 series): Please refer to the OPM IT Management Series 2210 Qualification Standard for the specific experience requirements for the GS-12 and above positions.

AND

Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-15 grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable non-Federal experience. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing the following duties:

  1. Manages enterprise cybersecurity programs. AND
  2. Develops cybersecurity strategies to support information technology operations. AND
  3. Oversees cybersecurity budget and procurement management activities and funding associated with cybersecurity programs and services.


You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the 09/08/2026 of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-15 level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

This announcement is being advertised under an agency specific OR a government-wide Direct-Hire Authority approved by OPM for filling vacancies when a severe shortage or critical hiring need exists. Veterans Preference and other Category Rating procedures do not apply to this announcement. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements of the position. The hiring office may interview and select any qualified candidate of their choosing from the qualified pool. See OPM, Direct Hire Authority for more information.

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

Be rated well-qualified for the position based on the competencies listed above; and

submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum qualification requirements for the vacancy.

Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

1) your performance and conduct;

2) the needs and interests of the agency;

3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and

4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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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

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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.

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Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to Ebony Stephenson at [redacted].

Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code a7 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R a7 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.

This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

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