IT Cybersecurity Specialist (CYBERMGT)

US Department of Energy Headquarters; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management - Consolidated Business Center is seeking an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (CYBERMGT).

You will provide technical leadership and guidance for implementing established IT security requirements across the organization. Qualified applicants must demonstrate specialized experience at or above GS-13 level, including risk assessments, security measures for sensitive information, and applying cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, FISMA, ISO/IEC

Qualifications

• Attention to Detail — Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service — Works with clients and customers to assess needs, provide information or assistance, resolve problems, or satisfy expectations; ensures quality products and services.
• Oral Communication — Expresses information clearly to audiences; tailors messaging to audience and context; listens and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving — Identifies problems, assesses information for accuracy and relevance, and generates viable solutions.

Job description

This position is part of the Office of Environmental Management - Consolidated Business Center, Department of Energy. As a IT Cybersecurity Specialist (CYBERMGT), you will provide technical leadership and guidance for implementing established IT security requirements across the organization.

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.