Department: Department of Defense
Location(s): McClellan, California
Salary Range: $132751 - $181428 Per Year
Job Summary: This position is part of the Department of Defense. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the organization's Network Security Program.
Major Duties:
Qualifications: The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ i.e. for professional positions or positions with a basic education requirement: http://main.opm.gov/policy-dataoversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/foreign-affairs series-0130/; i.e. for positions with no IOR: http://main.opm.gov/policy-dataoversight/ classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/management and - program-analysis-series-0343/) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 03/20/2026 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Experience must be reflected in your resume. Specialized experience required for this position is: 1. Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and map critical business functions, ensuring that IT portfolio and security initiatives are directly aligned with core organizational objectives. 2. Expertise in defining, authoring, and implementing comprehensive cybersecurity policies and procedures to govern and protect critical infrastructure, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. 3. Demonstrated ability in establishing and operating security programs that provide timely detection, identification, and alerting of network intrusions, insider threats, and other malicious activities by leveraging advanced security monitoring tools. 4. Skilled in performing cyber defense incident triage to determine the scope, urgency, and potential business impact of security events, enabling effective prioritization and resource allocation for containment and eradication. 5. Proven experience in driving security improvements by ensuring that robust Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) are developed, implemented, and tracked for all identified vulnerabilities, verifiably reducing the organizational attack surface.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12900200 Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d
Application Deadline: 2026-03-20