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IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Defense Critical Energy Infrastructure (DCEI)

Department of Energy Headquarters

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Category
GRC
Work arrangement
On-site
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary range
$169,279 to $197,200
Posted
Aug 23, 2026
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Department of Energy Headquarters is hiring a IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Defense Critical Energy Infrastructure (DCEI) in Washington, District of Columbia. This is a GRC job in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $169,279 to $197,200. Review the full details below and apply directly with Department of Energy Headquarters.

This position is part of the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response, Department of Energy. As a IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Defense Critical Energy Infrastructure (DCEI), you will be an expert in IT Cybersecurity Program Management within the Department of Energy (DOE). Their colleagues and superiors see them as a top authority on cybersecurity. They offer independent, expert advice, management services, and recommendations on cybersecurity matters to DOE leaders. Qualifications: BASIC REQUIREMENT: Applicants must have IT-related education and experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below at a proficiency level equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service. 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 REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of the following 3: Leading the development and implementation of cybersecurity programs and policies that secure IT and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructures against advanced threats, anticipating future risks and ensuring compliance with established security frameworks and regulations. Managing and overseeing cybersecurity projects and initiatives, including

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Location and market context

This job is based in Washington, District of Columbia on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to Department of Energy Headquarters's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

About cybersecurity governance jobs

Cybersecurity governance connects security control frameworks to business and regulatory risk, covering policy, risk assessment, and control assurance rather than hands-on operations. Jobs 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 job

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 Department of Energy Headquarters would apply NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, and security risk and control-assurance practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.

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