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.

• 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
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• 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.

• 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
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• 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.

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

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

• 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…