Site Cybersecurity & Compliance Lead (DOE/NNSA)

Bailey Information Technology Consultants, LLC; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Bailey Information Technology, LLC — known as BIT, LLC — seeks a Cybersecurity Specialist to lead classified and unclassified cybersecurity program implementation at the NRLFO Mission Support Division. Responsibilities include ensuring DOE/NNSA compliance, developing local policies, and training personnel at assigned site offices.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in a related field with relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage tight deadlines in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus 4+ years experience or Master's degree plus 2+ years experience
• Minimum 1 year of specialized experience at GS-12 or equivalent demonstrating audits, compliance reviews, vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and identifying IT vulnerabilities
• Comprehensive knowledge of Federal cybersecurity laws, regulations, and directives (DOE Orders, NNSA policies, DoD instructions, IC directives) and their implementation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills suitable for presenting to senior leadership
• Ability to maintain professionalism in high-visibility environments, work under tight deadlines, and independently set objectives

Responsibilities

• Lead classified and unclassified cybersecurity program implementation at the assigned site office.
• Ensure compliance with DOE/NNSA requirements and Cyber Security Program guidelines.
• Develop and maintain local cybersecurity policies, procedures, and long-range plans.
• Provide advice and training on cybersecurity policies and standards.
• Interpret national cybersecurity standards and publish local policies and plans.
• Plan and lead regular cybersecurity compliance reviews and security surveys at NRLFO sites.
• Evaluate contractor information security programs by reviewing policies, system security plans, and controls.
• Identify findings and coordinate corrective actions for DOE/NNSA requirements.
• Recommend and lead process-improvement initiatives to strengthen cybersecurity practices.

Job description

BAILEY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, LLC (BIT, LLC)

Position: Cybersecurity Specialist
DOE Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office (NRLFO) — Mission Support Division Location EITHER Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, West Mifflin, PA OR Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Schenectady, NY (candidate's choice of site) Full-Time / Part-Time Part-Time — 1,560 hours/period of performance- 1099 Hours Core hours 9:00 AM–3:00 PM local, Mon–Fri (general office hours may flex 6:00 AM–6:00 PM by mutual agreement) Required Clearance DOE Q ACCESS/Top Secret Employment Type Contract — contingent on contract award

About the Role

NRLFO Mission Support Division is responsible for operational support across Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, and associated Naval Reactors sites supporting the nuclear Navy's submarine and aircraft carrier reactor programs. As the Cybersecurity Specialist, you will lead classified and unclassified cybersecurity program implementation and oversight at your assigned site office, ensuring compliance with DOE/NNSA cybersecurity requirements.

Key Duties

• Lead the implementation and management of classified and unclassified cybersecurity programs at the assigned site office.
• Ensure compliance with DOE/NNSA requirements and Cyber Security Program guidelines.
• Develop and maintain local cybersecurity policies, procedures, and long-range plans aligned with mission objectives and higher-level directives.
• Provide advice and training to personnel on proper implementation of cybersecurity policies and standards.
• Interpret and apply national cybersecurity standards; develop and promulgate local cybersecurity policies, procedures, and long-range strategic plans.
• Plan, schedule, and lead regular cybersecurity compliance reviews and formal security surveys at NRLFO sites and contractor facilities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of contractor-implemented information security programs (classified and unclassified) by examining policies, procedures, system security plans, and technical controls.
• Identify findings, vulnerabilities, or instances of non-compliance with DOE/NNSA cybersecurity requirements; document and report results with specific findings, recommendations, and required corrective actions.
• Recommend and lead special projects or process-improvement initiatives to streamline and strengthen NRLFO's cybersecurity and IT management practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university (relevant field) plus a minimum of 4 years of directly relevant experience; OR a Master's degree in a related field plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 1 year of specialized experience at (or equivalent to) the U.S. Government GS-12 level, demonstrating the ability to lead cybersecurity audits, compliance reviews, vulnerability assessments, or risk analyses, and identifying IT system vulnerabilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Federal cybersecurity laws, regulations, and directives — including DOE Orders, NNSA policies, DoD instructions, and Intelligence Community directives — and their implementation requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex ideas, data, and recommendations to senior leadership clearly and concisely.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a high-visibility, mission-focused environment; self-motivated, able to work under tight deadlines and shifting priorities, and capable of independently setting work objectives without close supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with software design concepts, multiple IT disciplines, and IT infrastructure components. Relevant professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar) are a plus.
• Demonstrated success proactively resolving complex issues and improving IT or cybersecurity processes to enhance organizational efficiency and security posture; able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve cybersecurity program objectives.
• Experience developing and implementing new IT or cybersecurity policies and procedures at an organizational level; prior involvement drafting security plans, SOPs, or organizational directives is beneficial.