IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command. It is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA - J9/HC - HCC32 (Endpoint Protection Section).Administers the cybersecurity program to manage security implications across programs in order to protect organizational resources and maintain a secure network posture.Employs network defensive measures and analyzes system logs to identify and report security events in order to protect information systems and networks from emerging threats.Formulates cybersecurity policies and standard operating procedures to regulate system configurations in order to ensure system reliability and prevent unauthorized access.Collaborates in the design of network architecture to implement security policies in order to secure system design and facilitate the collection and preservation of digital evidence .Performs threat and vulnerability assessments to identify policy deviations and assess risk levels in order to recommend mitigation countermeasures that secure the enterprise network.Monitors and evaluates system compliance reports against established IT security policies in order to identify compliance gaps and ensure adherence to cybersecurity standards.