Cyberspace Operations Specialist

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain competitive service positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Incumbent will serve as Cyberspace Operations Specialist United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) SCJ38, Cyberspace Operations Division, Operations Directorate. Coordinates, synchronizes, and integrates cyberspace operations (CO) into USSOUTHCOM plans, exercises, and operations.

Plans, synchronizes, and executes defensive cyberspace operations to deter and defeat adversaries within friendly cyberspace terrain.

Integrates operational cyber capabilities into Joint and Service missions to ensure comprehensive mission alignment and success.

Identifies Mission Relevant Cyber Terrain (MRCT) to develop protection strategies and achieve strategic command objectives.

Formulates defensive maneuver strategies to mitigate threats and protect critical command systems and networks.

Participates in the Joint Targeting Cycle and Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP) in support of assigned missions.

Utilizes the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) to coordinate and execute complex cyberspace operations and contingencies.

Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) advising senior leadership on both offensive and defensive cyberspace operations.

Drafts complex task orders to employ cyber defensive maneuver forces in the protection of mission-relevant terrain.

Develops or modifies Department of Defense (DoD) cyber policies, standards, and procedures for conducting cyber operations.

Synthesizes technical cyber data into executive briefings, technical reports, and staff actions to drive strategic decision-making.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.