Cybersecurity Engineer (Hiring Event)

Summary Cybersecurity Engineers capture, refine, and translate information systems security requirements for IT systems and component products. They support the lifecycle of computer systems and/or the modification of computer applications and programs to integrate information system security protocols. They monitor security controls, assess threats and vulnerabilities, mitigate adverse impacts, and/or Learn more about this agency Duties ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Interviews for this position are scheduled to take place May 30-31, 2026. Please note that availability during these dates is required for consideration. Alternative interview dates cannot be accommodated due to scheduling constraints. Candidates who advance in the selection process may be invited to participate in an in-person interview if they reside within a 50-mile radius of St. Louis, MO otherwise a virtual interview will be conducted. Requirements Conditions of employment US Citizenship is required. Designated or Random Drug Testing required. Security Investigation SPECIAL INFO:As a condition of employment at NGA, persons being considered for employment must meet NGA fitness for employment standards. - U.S. Citizenship- Security Clearance - Top Secret /Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)- Polygraph & Drug Test- Direct Deposit- Trial Period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. We may consider: performance conduct; needs and interests of the agency; and whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government and the efficiency of the Federal serviceSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:You must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to SCI. In addition, you are subject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination in order to maintain access to Top Secret information. All employees are subject to a periodic examination on a random basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Refusal to take the examination may result in denial of access to Top Secret information, SAP, or unescorted access to SCIFs.Employees with SCI access and who are under NGA cognizance are required to submit a Security Financial Disclosure Report, SF-714, on an annual basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Failure to comply may negatively impact continued access to Top Secret information, Information Systems, SAP, or unescorted access to SCIFs.NGA utilizes all processes and procedures of the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Non-executive NGA employees are assigned to five distinct pay bands based on the type and scope of work performed. The employee's base salary is established within their assigned pay band based on their unique qualifications. A performance pay process is conducted each year to determine a potential base pay salary increase and/or bonus. An employee's annual performance evaluation is a key factor in the performance pay process. This position is a DCIPS position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are an external applicant claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must self-identify your eligibility. Qualifications MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: Demonstrated experience capturing cybersecurity requirements in support of acquisition efforts for multi-domain enterprise environments.Demonstrated experience applying cybersecurity policies and/or controls to secure virtual systems, cloud environments, and/or data infrastructures in multi-domain enterprise environments.Demonstrated experience with assessing and/or implementing security controls or mechanisms to meet compliance thresholds.EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent degree that in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: Experience in systems engineering, cybersecurity standards development, cybersecurity testing, cybersecurity engineering, implementation, and integration, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years. -OR- C. Experience: Experience in systems engineering, cybersecurity standards development, cybersecurity testing, cybersecurity engineering, implementation, and integration, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. Experience is a conditional alternative that may require a waiver on a case-by-case basis IAW Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program* -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Licenses or certifications should be aligned to DoD Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program per specified work role. Certification must be obtained within 9 months. -AND- Relevant Competencies: Cybersecurity related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: Demonstrated experience with network security architecture and systems security engineering concepts, including topology, protocols, components, and principles and incorporating security solutions into proposed technologies.Experience developing and leading project activities (resources, cost, schedule, and performance).Experience with planning and implementing data collection techniques to discover unauthorized activities or changes. Additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Review our benefits