Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist

This position is part of the Office of Environmental Management - Carlsbad Field Office, Department of Energy. As a Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist, you will be performing assignments in managing security controls and conducting risk assessments for both classified and unclassified information systems. You will also determine and advise on threat mitigation, system vulnerabilities, and the secure authorization of critical information networks.

As an Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist, you will: Deliver cybersecurity guidance, technical advice, and policy recommendations to senior leadership and management. Act as the technical lead over federal and contractor IT professionals, coordinating projects, tasks, and daily operational activities to meet agency cybersecurity standards. Plan, design, test, and integrate IT systems, ensuring they are continuously maintained, modified, and securely aligned with federal IT compliance. Monitor networks to detect and prevent vulnerabilities, evaluate emerging risks, and rigorously apply advanced cybersecurity methods to protect agency data and systems. Serve as a representative or leader on standard and ad-hoc IT management boards, committees, and working groups to align organizational plans with agency-wide strategy. Prepare and present technical briefings, correspondence, and reports to leadership, and respond to inquiries regarding federal and organizational cybersecurity policies and procedures.