Lead IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Direct Hire)

About the role

As a Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Watch Officer in the Cybersecurity and Privacy Division, responsible for developing, reviewing, and executing NASA cybersecurity policies, procedures, schedules, resources, and communications. Lead a team of SOC Watch Officers supporting 24/7/365 operations, oversee a NASA SOC service element, and collaborate with team leads and the SOC Chief to strengthen cyber defense across NASA networks. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Analyzing cybersecurity intrusion alerts and their impacts, implementing cybersecurity measures, and facilitating the recovery of compromised systems; Leading a team of watch officers in a 24x7x365 security operations center, monitoring enterprise cybersecurity and responding to incidents; Utilizing and monitoring IT security management tools and procedures, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. AND You MUST also have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section below. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.

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