IT CyberSecurity Specialist (Data Security)

Office of Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 102,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Administration in Washington, DC seeks an IT CyberSecurity Specialist (Data Security) to lead security controls, risk assessments, and authorization activities for Executive Office of the President systems. You will monitor incidents, coordinate with stakeholders, and recommend enhancements to address evolving threats.

The role requires TS clearance, works within the GS-2210-12 framework, and is based in the federal workplace in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of risk-based cybersecurity controls and frameworks.
• Experience with security incident monitoring and vulnerability management.
• Ability to communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Implement automated security controls across information systems.
• Perform system authorization assessments and peer reviews.
• Identify risks to EOP systems and coordinate risk mitigations.
• Provide clear security findings to stakeholders and propose improvements.

Skills

Cybersecurity controls

Risk assessment

Communication with stakeholders

Incident monitoring

Tools

SIEM

Vulnerability scanning

Access control systems

Job description

IT CyberSecurity Specialist (Data Security)

• Department: Executive Office of the President
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

The incumbent serves as OAIT's Senior Data Security Analyst responsible for ensuring the security of information systems through implementation and assessment of risk-based cybersecurity controls, in compliance with EOP requirements, Federal regulations, industry best practices, and requirements set forth by organizational entities.

Key Responsibilities

As an IT CyberSecurity Specialist (Data Security), GS-2210-12, your typical work assignments may include the following: Implement automated technical security controls across diverse information systems, including security incident and event management monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and access management.

Serve as an expert on the system authorization process, performing assessments and offering peer oversight to assessments performed by others to ensure accurate and comprehensive reviews of technical security controls. Identify risks to EOP systems and coordinate with technical stakeholders to implement risk mitigations.

Provide communication to technical and non-technical stakeholders on findings from assessments and continuous monitoring activities to ensure organizational awareness of system security risks. Identify and recommend enhancements to EOP security controls to address emerging vulnerabilities, threats, technological advancements, and emerging trends.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have an education requirement.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of Administration, Executive Office of the President.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 – $133142/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.