Information Technology Specialist (Infosec)

This role seeks IT professionals with strong analytical and communication skills to support cybersecurity and risk management efforts. We are looking for candidates at two levels:

• *Core Competencies (Required for all levels):**
• **Attention to Detail:** Thoroughly review access logs and attend to critical details.
• **Customer Service:** Assess client needs, provide support, and resolve issues (e.g., application migration recommendations).
• **Oral Communication:** Clearly convey information and provide guidance to management, peers, and end-users.
• **Problem Solving:** Identify problems, evaluate solutions, and resolve or escalate detected issues by monitoring logs and reports.
• *Experience Requirements:**
• *For NH-04 (Senior Level):**
• **Specialized Experience:** One year equivalent to GS-13 (federal) or comparable private/public sector experience.
• **Key Responsibilities:**

* Execute comprehensive cybersecurity oversight. * Conduct risk assessments and validate Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls. * Guide system owners through Authority to Operate (ATO) processes. * Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies and minimize residual risk.

• *For NH-03 (Mid-Level):**
• **Specialized Experience:** One year equivalent to GS-11 (federal) or comparable private/public sector IT experience.
• **Key Responsibilities:**

* Support cybersecurity operations. * Apply Risk Management Framework (RMF) principles. * Review system security controls. * Assist with risk assessments to maintain compliance and reduce system vulnerabilities.

• Experience refers to paid, unpaid, and volunteer work.*