SUPV IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST

SUPV IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Fort Lee, Virginia

Salary Range: $131385 - $170806 Per Year

Job Summary: Serves as the Cybersecurity Supervisor, leading the development, implementation, and enforcement of enterprise cybersecurity programs, including technical engineering initiatives, across the organization. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Major Duties:

• Serve as the Cybersecurity Supervisor, leading the development, implementation, and enforcement of enterprise cybersecurity programs, including technical engineering initiatives, across the organization. Develop, update, and enforce agency-wide cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with Federal/DoD guidance, regulatory requirements, and organizational priorities. Establish, oversee, and coordinate cybersecurity governance frameworks, working groups, and councils to define roles, responsibilities, and accountability for risk management, compliance, and enterprise security architecture. Direct enterprise cybersecurity operations, including engineering, secure system design, vulnerability management, incident response, threat monitoring, system hardening, and security architecture across on-premises and cloud environments. Provide expert advice and guidance to senior leadership on cybersecurity strategy, emerging threats, engineering solutions, risk mitigation, and implementation of best practices to protect mission-critical systems and data. Drive performance measurement and reporting for cybersecurity programs, including the development of metrics, dashboards, and reports to inform leadership, support audits, and ensure regulatory compliance. Lead, mentor, and collaborate with multidisciplinary cybersecurity teams, fostering a culture of security awareness, technical excellence, workforce development, and continuous improvement in enterprise security posture. Read the entire job announcement. Focus on the following sections to understand whether or not you qualify for the position. This critical information is found under: Duties and Qualifications How to Apply (including a preview of the assessment questionnaire, if applicable) How You Will be Evaluated Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career.

Qualifications: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent, demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of a GS-14 Supervisory Cybersecurity position. Creditable experience includes: Leading the planning, development, and implementation of enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies, including risk management and compliance with federal cybersecurity standards (e.g., FISMA, NIST, DoDI 8140). Supervising cybersecurity teams responsible for threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and secure system operations. Overseeing the design, implementation, and enforcement of security architecture, policies, and controls across hybrid enterprise systems, including cloud environments. Designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise cybersecurity architecture, including secure system configurations, cloud and on-premises integration, and adoption of emerging technologies to protect mission-critical systems. Using data-driven approaches to develop cybersecurity metrics, dashboards, and reports for senior leadership to inform strategic decision-making and resource allocation. Advising senior management on emerging cyber threats, security trends, and workforce development initiatives; leading staff training, mentoring, and succession planning. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. For GS-14: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-13. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: Compliance Cybersecurity Information Technology Architecture IT Cybersecurity Architecture (INFOSEC) IT Network Defense (INFOSEC) IT Policy and Planning (PLCYPLN) Leadership Minimum Qualifcations GS-14 Requirements Analysis (DATAMGT) Risk Management (SYSANALYSIS) Strategic Thinking Technical Competence Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Telework eligible: Yes, Telework is at discretion of supervisor/Agency Remote work eligible: No.

How to Apply: Your complete application package must be received by 11:59 PM ET on 01/26/2026. You are responsible for verifying your application package is complete, accurate, and submitted timely. As uploaded documents may take one or more hours to clear the virus scan, plan accordingly to ensure your application process is complete and your application package is submitted by the specified closing date and time. To begin, click Apply to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your resume, required documents, and/or other supporting documents. You need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply or create an account before applying. You will be taken to an online application. Follow all prompts and complete the online application, verify you've included all required and supporting documentation, and submit your application. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application is found at the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To receive consideration, you must complete all steps of the application process. You can verify your application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, selecting the Application Status link, and then selecting the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page displays your application status, the documents received and processed, and your questionnaire responses.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-26