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LEAD IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) (DIRECT HIRE)

Social Security Administration
CybersecurityOn-siteFull-timeMultiple Locations$111147 - $158322 Per Year

Social Security Administration is hiring for the job of LEAD IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) (DIRECT HIRE), Multiple Locations (On-site). This is a Cybersecurity job in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $111147 - $158322 Per Year. Review the full details below and apply directly with Social Security Administration.

Organization: Social Security AdministrationLocation: Multiple LocationsWorkplace: On-siteFocus: CybersecuritySalary: $111147 - $158322 Per YearPosted: Sep 28, 2026
Social Security Administration is hiring for this Cybersecurity job in Multiple Locations, one of the metros GRC Careers tracks for governance, risk, and compliance hiring.

This position is being offered under OPM Direct Hire Authority. See more about Direct Hire under Conditions below. Serves as a Team Leader on a regular and recurring basis for at least 25% of the duty time working with team members to achieve specific tasks, produce work products and services and meet program and production goals. See QUALIFICATIONS for more information about this position.

Qualifications: To meet Minimum Qualifications for this GS-13 Lead Cybersecurity Specialist position you must demonstrate (1) Specialized Experience and (2) the IT Competencies for the federal 2210 series. (1) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE must have been gained in a federal position at or above GS-12 OR (if your position is on another federal pay scale OR outside of federal service) by performing duties at a level of responsibility and difficulty equivalent to GS-12 or above. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is IT-related work that primarily consists of (1) ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems, networks and data through the planning, analysis and development of information systems security programs and (2) leading a project or team. If you have this experience, your resume must describe, in your own words, the specific duties you perform that demonstrate it. Reviewers cannot assume you perform duties you don't describe. (2) The following IT Competencies are applicable to this position. 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. Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Information Management: Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations 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. Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Specialized Experience and IT Competencies) must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Information on this job series can be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/competency-based-policy/general-schedule/2200/2210-competency-based-policy/competency-based-qualification-standard/

Location and market context

This job is based in Multiple Locations on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to Social Security Administration'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 Social Security Administration 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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