Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist

The National Eye Institute (National Institutes of Health) is seeking a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist to lead enterprise cybersecurity operations, compliance, and security service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise cybersecurity operations, including continuous monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, threat detection, and remediation of cybersecurity incidents.
• Supervise an IT team by planning and assigning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, supporting employee development, and handling performance and conduct matters.
• Oversee the implementation and validation of cybersecurity controls.
• Integrate 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 across security capabilities, monitoring technologies, infrastructure protection, and emerging technologies; lead cross-functional teams through implementation.
• Act as a senior technical advisor and liaison for cybersecurity and IT matters, coordinating with system owners, security officials, engineers, program officials, contractors, and internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex operational issues.

Requirements

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by the closing date.
• Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• If selected, complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) annually.
• IT-related experience demonstrated through paid or unpaid experience (private or public sector) and/or completion of specific intensive training demonstrating: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving.
• GS-14 specialized experience: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service, typically gained in IT; examples include leading enterprise-level cybersecurity operations (continuous monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, or threat detection) and implementing/evaluating security controls and developing mitigation strategies for cybersecurity risks.
• Commitment to improving Federal government efficiency, upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution, and alignment with the ideals of the American republic.

Benefits

• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held and whether the role is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Job Opening

• Open to the public.
• U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or individuals who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Additional Information

• Position is designated as a non-emergency/teleworker role; selected candidate will be considered a non-emergency/teleworker employee. If there is a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.
• Drug testing required: you will be tested for illegal drug use; during employment you may be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing. Employment is contingent on a negative drug test result.
• A one-year supervisory trial/probationary period may be required upon selection/placement; based on appointment, a one- or two-year trial/probationary period may be required, with continued employment decisions made near the end of the period.
• PHS Commissioned Officers should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration.
• NIH participates in USCIS E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.
• NIH maintains a tobacco-free work environment and campus.
• Military Spouses selected from this announcement will remain in their current duty location (official duty station of the military service member).
• Must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Reasonable Accommodation (RA) request available if a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 affects completion of USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.
• Selected candidates may be eligible for salary above the minimum based on superior qualifications and/or a special need of the Government (discretion of the hiring manager).

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications, application materials (resume and supporting documents), application questionnaire responses, and required assessment responses.
• Competencies used for evaluation: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Flexibility, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Resilience.
• USA Hire Assessments include a cut score; applicants must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered.
• A direct hire authority applies; traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply.
• Veterans’ Preference does not apply.
• Position is covered by the agency’s Reemployment Priority List (RPL).
• Additional selections may be made for similar positions across HHS within local commuting area(s) of the listed location.

Required Documents

• Resume: must clearly show alignment with the “Qualifications” section and questionnaire responses in two pages or less.
• Application questionnaire: must be completed and submitted.
• Career Transition documentation (if applicable): claim selection priority through CTAP or ICTAP via the program websites.

How to Apply

• Complete the online application and submit documentation specified in “Required Documents.”
• Submit the complete application package by 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) on 10/16/2026.
• If USA Hire Assessments are required, you will be notified after submitting the application with an access link and completion deadline.