Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INF/SPP)

Summary Joining the Secret Service, Office of the Chief Information Officer, IT Cybersecurity Program will allow you to draw on your technological expertise to lead and modernize Cybersecurity tools and processes in support of protecting the US Secret Service's Information Technology and Communications infrastructure. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here. Responsibilities The selectee will serve as a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INF/SPP) in the Office of the Chief Information Officer, IT Cybersecurity Program. Typical work assignments include: Oversees the monitoring of the network to remediate unauthorized activities by managing the assessment and the impact of implementing and sustaining a dedicated cyber defense infrastructure. Tests, implements, deploys, maintains, reviews, and administers the infrastructure hardware and software that are required to effectively manage the computer network defense service provider. Assesses policy needs and collaborate with stakeholders to develop policies to govern cyber activities. Provides direct support for acquisitions that use information technology, applying IT-related laws and policies, and providing IT-related guidance throughout the total acquisition life cycle Leads and coordinates work for the cyber workforce while ensuring alignment with critical agency priorities based upon the goals and objectives of the IT Cybersecurity Program. Apply for this exciting opportunity to be a member of a high performing team supporting Cybersecurity services protecting mission critical US Secret Service information technology and communications systems. This Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INF/SPP) position starts at a salary of $169,279.00, GS-15 step 1, with potential to $197,200.00, GS-15 step 10. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service If selected for this position, you will be required to: Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page. Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Submit to a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph examination prior to your appointment. Submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. The incumbent is required to complete annual ethics and procurement integrity training. The incumbent may be subject to a one-year probationary period for supervisors/managers. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Minimum Qualification requirements as listed below: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Possess information technology related experience demonstrating each of the four required competencies A. Attention to Detail: Ensuring IT programs are in compliance with cybersecurity policies and/or standards B. Customer Service: Interpreting IT security guidelines or policies to meet customer needs C. Oral Communication: Communicating organizational security policies and procedures to stakeholders D. Problem Solving: Providing solutions to cybersecurity issues to meet short and long-term goals. IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE, YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You qualify for the GS-15 level (starting salary $169,279.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level performing duties such as: Applying knowledge of cyber threats, vulnerabilities and utilizing skills in securing network communications; Managing system administration on specialized cyber defense applications and systems; Executing duties governing hardware, software, and information system acquisition programs and Leading and assigning work to technologists, technicians, and other scientific personnel. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet

Created: 2026-05-01