Incumbent will serve as a Supervisory IT Specialist (Security) with the Cybersecurity Operations Support Branch, AIS-310.
For additional information please view the complete OPM qualification standard for IT Specialist, please visit: Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A) (opm.gov) To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I / FG/GS-13. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is: Experience leading the operational delivery and lifecycle management of enterprise-scale cybersecurity infrastructure, including the deployment and optimization of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP). Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
As the Manager of the Cybersecurity Operations Support Branch (AIS-310), you will serve as the primary leader of the foundational infrastructure arm for the Agency's cybersecurity mission. You will direct a team of technical specialists responsible for the execution and high-availability support of core tooling suites that enable Security Operations Center (SOC) and Vulnerability Management (VM) functions. Your responsibilities include overseeing the complex integration of security platforms—such as SIEM, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP), and automated orchestration layers—to ensure seamless data flow and "zero-gap" security coverage across the enterprise. You will provide critical oversight for the deployment and optimization of the FAA SOC Cloud Migration and the continuous tuning of scanning engines, sensor grids, and database back-ends to ensure peak performance and secure configuration. In this role, you will lead the strategic expansion and modernization of the organization's technology portfolio. This includes directing the onboarding of emerging technologies to close defensive gaps, such as the implementation of Large Language Models (LLM) for security automation, while managing the secure decommissioning of legacy systems. You will serve as the branch's fiscal and administrative authority, managing the annual budget, overseeing high-value license and hardware procurements, and acting as the property custodian for all physical and virtual assets. Your leadership duties include setting strategic priorities for infrastructure health, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and coaching employees in emerging areas such as Cloud security and automation. Additionally, you will act as the primary liaison between the infrastructure team and operational stakeholders, building strong working relationships with Security Architecture, Engineering, and SOC leadership to ensure tooling meets tactical requirements. You will be responsible for formulating contract requirements for managed services and providing rigorous oversight of vendor deliverables to ensure cost-effectiveness and modernization. You will ensure the branch maintains a robust and compliant security posture by implementing and monitoring adherence to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, FISMA compliance, Executive Orders, and Binding Operational Directives. Directs the work of subordinate employees and oversees a mixture of routine and complex projects/programs based on the objectives of the AIT organization. Sets priorities; assigns tasks; monitors and evaluates performance; coaches, mentors, and develops employee capabilities; approves leave; and takes or recommends corrective/disciplinary action, as appropriate. Performs critical aspects of the human capital planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term needs and justifying resources. Applies a detailed knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed; to include knowledge of workforce planning, administrative, business policies and procedures; and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of the organization. Develops comprehensive plans, programs, and schedules for the organization in relation to the administrative and business-related programs and operational standards essential to accomplishing the organizational goals.