IT Cybersecurity Specialist (CYBERMGT)

Summary

Duties

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As a IT Cybersecurity Specialist (CYBERMGT), you will:

• Serve as a technical authority advising DOE leadership, federal agencies, and external stakeholders on critical cybersecurity issues and strategic solutions.
• Provide oversight for risk and vulnerability assessments on planned and operational systems, networks, and hardware, ensuring assessment methodologies meet compliance standards and adequately safeguard classified and sensitive data.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, zero-trust frameworks, and modern cyber threats, and make recommendations to leadership to guide the integration of advanced security solutions into DOE infrastructure.
• Work as the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and advise leadership on the implementation of federal and DOE cybersecurity regulations (e.g. NIST, OMB, FISMA) to secure agency networks and maintain strict policy compliance.
• Manage full project lifecycles to ensure cybersecurity programs directly support agency mission priorities.
• Represent DOE on standing committees and working groups to align strategy, deliver technical briefings, and coordinate cross-functional cybersecurity efforts.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
• If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of entering the position and annually.
• This position requires a valid driver's license as a condition of employment.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing thereafter.
• A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.
• This position has been designated as a Top Secret and requires a security clearance at the "Q" level. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain this clearance; failure to do so may result in separation from federal service.
• Occasional travel is required.
• This position is not included in a Bargaining Unit.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

Applicants must have IT-related education and experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below at a proficiency level equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of 3 of the following:

1. Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities and risks.
2. Implementing security measures to protect classified or sensitive/controlled unclassified information (CUI) information.
3. Applying cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. NIST, FISMA, ISO/IEC 27001, Zero Trust) to protect proprietary data and maintain core system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.


You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.