IT Cybersecurity Specialist (CYBERMGT)

US Department of Energy Headquarters; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Energy Threat Analysis Center (ETAC) program within DOE CESER requires a cybersecurity professional to guide DOE leaders and stakeholders, helping strengthen energy security and resilience of critical infrastructure across the sector.

The role focuses on cyber threat evaluation, risk assessment, and coordinating with partners across government and industry to implement secure technology solutions and robust defenses.

Qualifications

• BASICS: IT-related education and experience required.
• Specialized experience at GS-14 level or equivalent must be demonstrated.
• Experience must show at least two of: cybersecurity initiatives planning, risk assessments/ threat analyses, leadership advisory and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Education

IT-related education

Job description

This position is part of the Energy Threat Analysis Center (ETAC) program within the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER), Department of Energy (DOE). The ETAC is a public-private partnership that convenes experts from DOE and the U.S. energy sector to identify, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats to America's critical energy infrastructure. You will provide cybersecurity guidance to DOE leadership and a variety of stakeholders to strengthen energy security.

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-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of the following 3:

1. Leading the planning and execution of cybersecurity initiatives or system modernization projects to enhance enterprise security posture and infrastructure resilience.
2. Conducting enterprise-level risk assessments, vulnerability analyses or cyber threat evaluations to mitigate incidents across networks, cloud platforms or critical infrastructure systems.
3. Advising leadership and collaborating with cross-functional teams, external partners or multiple stakeholders to resolve energy, cybersecurity challenges or integrate secure technology solutions.

"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.