Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist

The National Eye Institute (NEI) at the National Institutes of Health is seeking a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist to lead enterprise cybersecurity operations for systems and services supporting mission-critical work. This onsite role in Montgomery County, MD combines technical leadership with operational oversight, including incident response, continuous monitoring, and cybersecurity compliance.

In this permanent, full-time position at GS-14, you will supervise IT professionals and help drive complex cybersecurity initiatives across monitoring technologies, infrastructure protection, and emerging capabilities. The role also serves as a key point of contact for cybersecurity and IT coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise cybersecurity operations, including continuous monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, threat detection, and the remediation of cybersecurity incidents.
• Supervise IT professionals by planning and assigning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, supporting employee development, and addressing performance and conduct matters.
• Oversee the implementation and validation of cybersecurity controls, integrating federal cybersecurity requirements, standards, and frameworks into operational processes and information systems.
• Serve as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for IT contracts supporting cybersecurity operations, infrastructure protection, application management, and compliance activities, including monitoring contractor performance and reviewing deliverables.
• Plan and manage complex cybersecurity and IT initiatives, leading cross-functional teams through implementation across security capabilities and monitoring technologies.
• Act as a senior technical advisor and liaison on cybersecurity and IT matters, coordinating with system owners, security officials, engineers, program officials, contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve complex operational issues.

Requirements

• The public
• U.S. citizens, nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Job Details

• Location: Montgomery County, MD (onsite)
• Salary: USD 143,913 to 187,093 per year
• Pay Grade & Scale: GS 14
• Job Category: Information Technology Management
• Institute/Center: NEI (National Eye Institute)
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Travel Required: Occasional travel
• Open Period: 10/12/2026 to 10/16/2026
• Agency Contact: Nichole Tedesco
• Agency Contact Email: [email protected]
• Agency Contact Phone: (301) 827-1925
• Job ID: 888305100
• Position ID: NIH-NEI-DH-27-13081860