Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist

Summary

Are you an experienced cybersecurity professional ready to lead enterprise security operations? The National Eye Institute is seeking a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist to lead cybersecurity operations, compliance, and security service delivery. You will oversee incident response, vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, security controls, and complex cybersecurity initiatives while leading a team of IT professionals.

Duties

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As a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist, your duties will include:

• Lead enterprise cybersecurity operations, including continuous monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, threat detection, and remediation of cybersecurity incidents.
• Supervise a team of IT professionals by planning and assigning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, supporting employee development, and addressing performance and conduct matters.
• Oversee the implementation and validation of cybersecurity controls and integrate federal cybersecurity requirements, standards, and frameworks into operational processes and information systems.
• Serve as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for IT contracts supporting cybersecurity operations, infrastructure protection, application management, and compliance activities, including monitoring contractor performance and reviewing deliverables.
• Plan and manage complex cybersecurity and IT initiatives involving security capabilities, monitoring technologies, infrastructure protection, and emerging technologies; lead cross-functional teams through implementation.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor and liaison on cybersecurity and IT matters, coordinating with system owners, security officials, engineers, program officials, contractors, and other internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex operational issues.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 annually.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist, GS-2210 position you must have:

IT related experience demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience obtained in either the private or public sector, and/or completion of specific, intensive training that demonstrates all of the following four competencies:

1. Attention to Detail - is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail; and

2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services; and

3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately; and

4. Problem Solving - identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

In order to qualify for a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist, GS-2210 position at the GS-14 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector typically gained in the IT field or through performing IT related tasks such as:

1. Leading enterprise-level cybersecurity operations, including continuous monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, or threat detection;

2. Implementing and evaluating security controls and developing mitigation strategies for cybersecurity risks or vulnerabilities;

3. Applying federal cybersecurity requirements, standards, or frameworks to cybersecurity operations or information systems;

4. Managing or overseeing IT contracts supporting cybersecurity or IT operations; and

5. Leading complex cybersecurity programs, projects, or services involving multidisciplinary technical teams while providing senior-level technical advice and coordinating cybersecurity activities with internal and external stakeholders.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.

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Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.
• If selected, you will be tested for illegal drug use; and during employment you will be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug testing. Employment is contingent on a negative drug test result.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information is required annually. For information, visit the NIH Ethics website: https://ethics.od.nih.gov/fd.
• A one-year supervisory trial/probationary period may be required upon selection/ placement.
• Based on your appointment, a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period.
• PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should also apply online to this announcement in order to receive consideration.
• The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
• Military Spouses selected from this announcement will remain in their current duty location (i.e., the official duty station of the military service member.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Visit our Help Applying page for helpful information on the application process.
• If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Reasonable Accommodation.
• If selected, you may be eligible to receive a salary above the minimum based on superior qualifications and/or a special need of the Government for your services. This applies to employees paid under the General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage System (FWS) pay systems and is at the discretion of the hiring manager. A salary above the minimum must be approved before the appointment.

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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.

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