IT Cybersecurity Specialist

1 month ago

Colorado Springs, United States U.S. Space Command Full time

The United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) in Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill an IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST NH-2210-03 position. Come join our amazing team who helps ensure there is never a day without space


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Position: IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST NH-2210-03

Location: USSPACECOM/J6C, Colorado Springs, CO

Suspense: Applications from interested candidates are due by COB 23 Aug 2024

PCS Entitlements: May be offered

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: No

Telework: Situational only per agency policy, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”


Description of Position: Develops and implements the Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework processes supporting the J6, Digital Superiority Directorate’s, mission needs while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.


Position Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for improving the cybersecurity posture of Space Systems while articulating mission risks to management personnel and developing technical recommendations for mitigating identified cybersecurity risks.
  • Serve as a cybersecurity technical expert in the domains of governance, risk, and compliance of information technology systems.
  • Review and analyze technical findings pertaining in complex mission system environments and determines the impact on the system by the addition of evolving, new technologies.
  • Develop new methods and techniques for risk management to ensure appropriate actions are taken to correct and/or mitigate documented issues.
  • Serve as a technical expert and lead for drafting policy, guidance, and technical requirements for cybersecurity risk assessments while researching and interpreting leading Department of Defense guidance for information technology.
  • Participate in and lead projects/initiatives while identifying and documenting project milestones, goals, risks, and mitigations to risks that would prohibit project accomplishment.
  • Represents United States Space Command J6C, Cyberspace Assurance Division, to all entities within Space Command and the Department of Defense articulating Division priorities to stakeholders, negotiating & resolving applicable issues, and reporting on progress to leadership personnel.


Key Skills & Abilities:

  • Knowledge of system architectures and related concepts, principles, and practices sufficient enough to conduct cybersecurity risk assessment, and develop/brief recommendations to improve the cybersecurity posture of the system.
  • Knowledge of IT security concepts, principles, and practices sufficient enough to engineer and develop solutions to cybersecurity issues and brief recommended solutions to management personnel.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity principals (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation), current DoD computer network defense frameworks, and risk management processes.
  • Skill in developing plans and techniques to improve the overall cybersecurity program and establishing problem solving techniques to enhance current processes.
  • Skill designing, conducting, and coordinating comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessments and briefing assessment results to management personnel.
  • Ability to anticipate problems and develop sound solutions coupled with action plans to ensure program and mission accomplishment.
  • Ability to effectively communication, both orally and in writing coupled with ability to present information clearly, with tact and technical accuracy.


Qualification Requirements:

  • Experience at the next lower broadband/grade level (or equivalent) in performing cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance tasks needed to obtain a systems authority to operate. Identifying and documenting risks to systems, crafting risk mitigation strategies, and briefing these strategies to management personnel. Leading & participating in projects and experience in documenting project milestones and determining project risks & risk mitigation strategies. Communicating with management personnel on identified cybersecurity risks and briefings senior leaders on risk mitigation strategies. Researching and articulating Department of Defense information technology regulations as documents pertain to cybersecurity risk and cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Education Requirements: N/A.
  • Incumbent is required to have minimum certification and education required to meet standards outlined in DoD 8140.03, Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program for the applicable cyber codes: 612 – Security Control Assessor, 802 – IT Project Manager, and 805 – IT Program Auditor. Failure to comply will result in removal from this position.


Conditions of Employment:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
  • Must be able to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise
  • Position requires drug testing
  • Occasional travel away from the regular duty location may be required.
  • May be required to work irregular duty hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.


The federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to employees. Below is a brief overview:

  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Long-Term Care Insurance (large variety of plan options available)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Vacation - New employees start out with 4 hours of annual leave per pay period (13 days/year); after 3 years it is 6 hours per pay period (19.5 days/year); after 15 years it is 8 hours per pay period (26 days/year).
  • Sick Leave Accrual - In addition to annual leave, everyone accrues 4 hours of sick leave per pay period (13 days per year) for the entirety of their career.
  • Federal Employee Retirement System
  • Roth & Traditional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - similar to private sector 401(k). The govt matches the first 3% of your contribution dollar for dollar and the following 2% are matched at $0.50 to each dollar you contribute. Visit for more info

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