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SUPERVISORY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (SECURITY)

United States Fleet Forces Command

Fort Meade, MDFull-time$144–187K/yrPosted 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$144–187K/yr
Location
Fort Meade, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

DCWF Qualification

Job overview

The Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (Security) serves as Command Information Systems Security Manager and advises the Commanding Officer on cybersecurity vulnerabilities and threats. The role supervises cybersecurity personnel and a mixed civilian, military, and contractor team, and reviews the technical quality and timeliness of system accreditation plans. Applicants must demonstrate at least one year of IT-related experience and one year of specialized experience; education cannot substitute for experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Attention to DetailCustomer ServiceOral CommunicationProblem SolvingCybersecurity Vulnerability AssessmentInformation Security Policy DevelopmentSystems Security AccreditationSecurity Project ManagementIT Specialty OversightEmerging Technology Assessment

Qualifications

IT-Related ExperienceSpecialized ExperienceDCWF Qualification

Full job description

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

  • You will serve as Command Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), with singular responsibility for all command systems' security plans, personnel cybersecurity training, and cybersecurity policy development.
  • You will serve as staff advisor to the Commanding Officer (CO) on matters relating to Cyber Security vulnerabilities and threats to computer systems.
  • You will supervise Regional Cyber Security personnel, Information Systems Security Officers, (ISSO) and is the principle advisor to the System Administrators.
  • You will serve as first level supervisor; responsible for planning, directing, assigning, leading, and overseeing the work of a team of civilian, military, and contractor personnel.
  • You will review technical quality and timeliness of system Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation plans submitted by civilian employees, military and contractors for networks and systems under the command’s cognizance.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of IT-related experience demonstrating the following four (4) competencies as defined: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. In addition to experience demonstrating the four competencies above, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GG/GS-13) or pay band in the federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties that include the following: Utilizing mastery knowledge of the interrelationships of multiple IT specialties (e.g., network services, systems administration, applications software) in oversight of the assessment and mitigation of cyber security vulnerabilities and threats to computer systems. Developing, implementing, and enforcing Information Security Policies and Procedures with familiarity with the agency's IT architecture and its security implications. Reviewing technical quality and timeliness of system accreditation plans for networks and systems under the command's cognizance through proficient understanding of systems security certification and accreditation (C&A) requirements and processes. Leading and/or managing complex security projects. Staying abreast of emerging technologies, new IT developments, and their application to business and security processes.

Education

You must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone; substitution of education for experience is not permitted at this grade level. How You Will Be Evaluated

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies. Other Information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. ICTAP does not apply to Excepted Service positions. CSWF This position has been designated as a Cyberspace Workforce position in the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) work role 722 - Information Systems Security Manager, and as a condition of employment, the incumbent of the position is required to obtain and maintain qualification in accordance with DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Management Program, February 15, 2023 and supporting Department of Navy policies. This designation requires the incumbent to: 1. Obtain the foundational qualification within nine months and the residential qualification within 12 months of appointment and maintain those credentials as described in DoDM 8140.03 for DCWF work role(s) and proficiency level(s). For more information, please review DoDM 8140.03 and supporting DON policies. 2. Participate in continuous professional development program as described in DoDM 8140.03. An annual 20 hour minimum of Cyber Workforce related continuous professional development must be documented and completed in a current individual development plan signed by both the employee and supervisor. Continuous professional development begins in the fiscal year after the employee has obtained both foundational and residential qualification requirements. This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or final job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

How this job compares

Set against the 614 open Cybersecurity Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$144–187K/yr
  • US median$135–265K/yr548 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $166K, is 17% below the US median midpoint ($200K) — in the middle half of Cybersecurity Manager salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 11 open Cybersecurity Manager jobs in Maryland and 614 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Cybersecurity Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 587 postings).
Education
183 of the 614 open Cybersecurity Manager jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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