Supervisory Security Specialist

Summary

CISA's Integrated Operations Division (IOD) is the hub for staying on top of threats and emerging risks to our nation's critical infrastructure. IOD coordinates situational awareness and response to national cyber, communications, and physical incidents. The Protective Security Advisor combines all aspects of security.

Duties

The primary purpose of the position is to serve as a Supervisory Protective Security Advisor (PSA) assigned within a Region and responsible for a designated District. The Supervisory Protective Security Advisor (PSA) is recognized as an expert on key critical infrastructure security and resiliency efforts. Typical work assignments include, but are not limited to: Supervising multiple PSA in the performance of their duties and ensures compliance with CISA Policies, Procedures and data entry into CISA data systems. Planning, coordinating, and conducting security surveys and assessments. Assisting organizations in understanding the impact of implementing and sustaining a dedicated cyber defense infrastructure. Supporting National Special Security Events (NSSE) and Special Event Activity Rating (SEAR) events. Serving as an advisor to FSLTT and private sector officials on security and resilience policies, assessments, and measures to protect nationally and regionally significant critical infrastructure

Qualifications

Do NOT copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Your resume must describe your work and experience, in your own words. To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying. You qualify at the GS-14 grade level, if you have: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level (or equivalent) performing all the following duties: 1. Advising critical infrastructure partners, owners and operators, and officials on security and resilience improvements to reduce vulnerability and risk. 2. Build trusted partnerships in order to provide tools, training, programs and resources to enhance security and resilience. AND 3. Coordinating and collaborating with high-level executives in response to, and recovery from, natural or man-made incidents in accordance with the National Response Framework. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience. You must meet the qualification requirements specified in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement.