Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist

Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist

Department: Department of Energy

Location(s): Elberton, Georgia

Salary Range: $111442 - $144876 Per Year

Job Summary: As an Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist, you will serve as a technical expert supporting Southeastern Power Administration (SEPA). ***This is NOT a remote position. You will have to physically report to the office in Elberton, GA.***

Major Duties:

• As an Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist, you will perform the some of the following: Provide in-depth and independent technical advice, guidance, expertise, and recommendations to DOE senior leaders and acts as a technical lead over federal and contractor IT professionals providing cybersecurity support and services. Ensure continuity in operations and the rigorous application of advanced cybersecurity principles, methods and practices to ensure optimal effectiveness in detecting, evaluating and preventing threats to DOE networks and systems. Serve as a leader or member on various standing information technology management boards, committees and working groups, as well as ad-hoc groups convened by DOE offices. Plan and coordinate the development and implementation of cybersecurity requirements, including serving as the lead for projects, tasks, working groups, and daily activities with responsibility for analyzing, managing or performing work necessary to plan, design, develop, test, implement, integrate, maintain, or modify IT systems to meet cybersecurity standards. Prepare and provide briefings to leadership on assigned programs and projects; review, prepare and coordinate correspondence, reports, memoranda, directives, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to assigned technical areas; and furnish information in response to inquiries regarding DOE policy and guidance on cybersecurity. Develop and maintain a high level of awareness and understanding of cybersecurity and security concerns and issues, such as processing environmental and architecture, trends, and technical problems.

Qualifications: Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: For all 2210 positions, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to the above basic requirements, a qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year (52-weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level [GS-12] in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as having ALL of the following: Applying Linux based cyber solutions and tools such as Tenable Nessus Security center, Nessus Manager, Splunk, Splunk ES, Forescout eyesight and/or others; AND Applying Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), Risk Management Framework (RMF) or other cyber risk management frameworks, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Center for Internet Security Benchmarks (CIS), or North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Information Protection (CIP) standards to collect and produce evidence in support of audits and accreditations. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade: Current career or career-conditional GS employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional GS employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current career or career-conditional federal employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.

How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/. To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation. You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date. You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/ If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-22