IT Cybersecurity Specialist (CYBERMGT)

The IT Cybersecurity Specialist (CYBERMGT) role at the U.S. Department of Energy sits within the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence and centers on coordinating enterprise cybersecurity tools across DOE-IN environments. This onsite position in Washington, DC offers a salary range of USD 143,913 to 187,093 per year and requires at least one year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the integration of enterprise cybersecurity tools, technologies, and capabilities across DOE-IN environments.
• Maintain enterprise cybersecurity situational awareness from a tools and capability perspective, ensuring systems are integrated with enterprise tools such as SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, and Next-Gen Firewall.
• Provide expert technical guidance and strategic recommendations to senior leadership, external federal partners, and stakeholders on high-impact cybersecurity initiatives.
• Direct ongoing system reviews, vulnerability assessments, and threat-mitigation planning to sustain operational continuity and strengthen overall infrastructure protection.
• Lead the evaluation, acquisition, and allocation of strategic IT resources using Agile and systems engineering approaches to address highly complex, unprecedented technical issues.
• Serve as a technical leader or primary representative on standing and ad-hoc cybersecurity boards, committees, and working groups to align agency-wide security goals.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or National status is required.
• Employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify Selective Service registration or be exempt.
• Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• One year of potential probationary period may be required.
• This position is onsite; remote work is not available, though limited workplace flexibilities may apply for military spouses, veteran caregivers, and spouses of foreign service employees.
• Financial Disclosure Statement (OGE-450) must be submitted upon entering and annually thereafter.
• Position designated Special-Sensitive (High Risk) requiring a Q level security clearance; incumbent must obtain and maintain the clearance.
• Requires Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Initial Counterintelligence (CI) evaluation and ongoing CI evaluations may be required, potentially including a CI-scope polygraph.
• Testing Designated Position (TDP) with applicant testing and random drug testing; failure to test or a positive result may lead to removal from Federal employment.
• Not included in a Bargaining Unit.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized for highly qualified applicants, subject to budget and regulations.
• Situational telework may be approved at the supervisor's discretion.
• Occasional travel is required.

Technologies

• SIEM
• EDR
• Vulnerability management
• Next-Gen Firewall

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and whether the role is full-time, part-time, or intermittent; contact the hiring agency for specifics.

THIS JOB IS OPEN TO

• The public: U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitutions of education for experience for this position.

Additional Information

• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
• For general information on government-wide Telework policies, visit telework.gov.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and funding availability.
• Equal employment opportunity policy.
• Veterans information: https://www.energy.gov/careers/veterans-military-spouses
• Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/
• The Fair Chance Act prohibits inquiries into criminal or credit background until a conditional job offer is made; complaints can be submitted using the Fair Chance Act Intake Form.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government and upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• A two-page resume detailing all relevant work experience, duties, employer names and addresses, start/end dates, work schedule, salary, and completed education and training.
• Cover letter, optional.
• Transcripts if required by the announcement; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable.
• Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable.
• Military spouse documentation, if applicable, including PCS orders or verification documents as applicable.
• Incomplete application packages will not be considered; do not include photos or Social Security numbers on attachments.
• Limit resume to two pages; if longer, only the first two pages will be reviewed.
• You must meet all qualifications by the closing date of the announcement.
• To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, visit the provided link.

How to Apply

• Read the entire announcement and all instructions before applying. Submit the initial online application with the required documents by the closing date.
• Application steps: Read instructions, click Apply Online, complete the application, attach all required documents, and submit by 11:59 PM ET on 07/09/2026.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Evaluation is based on how well you meet the stated qualifications, as demonstrated in your application and required assessments.
• Overstating qualifications or cheating on assessments may result in removal from consideration; responses to assessments must be prepared solely by the applicant.
• The DOE uses an application tracking system to evaluate assessment questionnaire responses and will conduct a quality review of supporting documents to determine referral eligibility.
• Applicants may be referred to multiple DOE hiring managers for similar or additional positions; you will be notified if referred for multiple positions.
• You must meet all qualifications by the closing date.
• To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, visit the provided link.