IT Specialist Cyber Security; Developmental

Announcement

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Opening Date: 08 May 2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Salary Negotiable

IT Specialist Cyber Security (Developmental)
Full‑Time NF‑03 permanent position with potential for non‑competitive conversion to NF‑04. Promotion to NF‑04 is based on technical achievement.

• Perform developmental assignments under closer than normal supervision, progressing to more complex tasks until the full‑performance level is reached.
• Assist senior specialists with structured entry‑level work such as preparing reports, monitoring and auditing IT systems, and performing assessments of existing IT systems.
• Provide occasional off‑hour support for change management and participate in on‑call duties.
• Work independently, lead security projects, and collaborate with team members using strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or equivalent; 3 years of related experience; or high school diploma/GED with 3 years of related experience.
• Active Security + certification.
• DoW IT security experience and training.
• Experience with incident response.
• Ability to routinely lift 10 lbs.

• Minimum 2 years of information security support for a comparable-sized organization.
• Knowledge of PCI DSS, NIST SP 800‑53/800‑53A/800‑37, FISMA, or similar cyber security frameworks.
• Experience with evidence gathering and forensic analysis.
• Familiarity with project management best practices.

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
• Pension Plan
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short‑/Long‑Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave

• Residency Requirements:
  Non‑U.S. nationals must have resided in the U.S. or its territories for at least three of the last five years.
• Selectees must participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/59 unless exempted.
• Must successfully complete a federal background check and all applicable pre‑employment requirements.
• Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
• The agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities; requests are considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

Information provided by applicants will be used for the purposes of determining qualification for the position and may be shared with hiring managers and other agency personnel as needed.