IT Cybersecurity Lead for Critical Infrastructure

Department of Energy Headquarters; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy Headquarters seeks an IT Cybersecurity Specialist to direct major cybersecurity initiatives and provide expert guidance to DOE leadership and stakeholders. You will lead threat analysis, policy interpretation, and risk mitigation across DOE environments.

The role requires strong Agile project management, collaboration with interagency partners, and a track record of delivering complex security solutions that address evolving threats to national energy infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber threat analysis and incident response.
• Familiarity with NIST, FISMA, Zero Trust.
• Ability to communicate with leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Direct, plan, and execute major cybersecurity initiatives and projects across DOE environments.
• Serve as senior cybersecurity consultant advising leadership and partners on governance and risk.
• Lead identification and mitigation of national security cyber threats to critical energy infrastructure.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Threat analysis

Governance & risk

Agile PM

Policy implementation

Education

Bachelors in CS/IS

Job description

Department of Energy Headquarters seeks an IT Cybersecurity Specialist to direct major cybersecurity initiatives and provide expert guidance to DOE leadership and stakeholders. You will lead threat analysis, policy interpretation, and risk mitigation across DOE environments.

The role requires strong Agile project management, collaboration with interagency partners, and a track record of delivering complex security solutions that address evolving threats to national energy infrastructure.