Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

Summary

This position serves as a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) located in the Department of Justice, Chief Information Officer, Cybersecurity Services Staff, Security Operations Directorate, Operations Branch in Washington, DC. This incumbent is responsible for directing incident response, executing digital-forensics actions, enforcing event-assurance protocols, and sustaining mission-essential Continuity of Operations and Continuity of Government capabilities.

Duties

The duties and responsibilities for a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-15 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Directs technical initiatives involving cybersecurity monitoring, incident detection, digital forensics, encryption standards, identity management, vulnerability assessment, and system life cycle security integration. Coordinates improvements to monitoring platforms, detection methods, and analytical processes to strengthen threat identification and readiness. Activates and coordinates cyber crisis response teams during major cybersecurity incidents to ensure unified action and adherence to established Incident Response Plans. Evaluate financial execution for compliance with organization oversight expectations and national security requirements. Executes crisis communications responsibilities, issue technical directives, maintain operational readiness, and implement insider threat safeguards.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC), at GS-2210-15, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below. Basic Qualifications (2210 series): Please refer to the OPM IT Management Series 2210 Qualification Standard for the specific experience requirements for the GS-12 and above positions. AND Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-15 grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable non-Federal experience. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing the following duties: Coordinates and leads rapid response to cybersecurity incidents and executes actions defined in established incident response plans, policies, and procedures. You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the 11/02/2026 of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. After you submit your application, you will receive notification indicated whether or not the USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement11/02/2026 to complete the assessment which is part of your application.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-15 level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.