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Information Technology Specialist (ISSO)

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board

Role at a glance

Category: GRC
Work arrangement: On-site
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Salary range: $143,913 to $187,093
Posted: Jul 7, 2026

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Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board is hiring a Information Technology Specialist (ISSO) in Washington, District of Columbia. This is a GRC role in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $143,913 to $187,093. Review the full details below and apply directly with Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.

This vacancy is being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic & minimum qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. Traditional rating & ranking of applications and veteran's preference does not apply. This position is part of the, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board & will be responsible to lead valuable risk analysis outputs & collaborate risk management

Full responsibilities and requirements are on Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board's application page.

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Location and market context

This role is based in Washington, District of Columbia on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

About cybersecurity governance roles

Cybersecurity governance connects security control frameworks to business and regulatory risk, covering policy, risk assessment, and control assurance rather than hands-on operations. Roles like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, and security risk and control-assurance practices.

How to position yourself for this cybersecurity governance role

Strong candidates emphasize security control frameworks, risk assessment, policy and standards, and translating technical security posture into governance and board-level reporting. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board would apply NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, and security risk and control-assurance practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.