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Operational Technology Cybersecurity Specialist
Job at a glance
- Category
- GRC
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Salary range
- $122,530 to $159,286
- Posted
- Aug 23, 2026
Architect of the Capitol is hiring a Operational Technology Cybersecurity Specialist in Washington, District of Columbia. This is a GRC job in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $122,530 to $159,286. Review the full details below and apply directly with Architect of the Capitol.
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Security Officer, Security Division. This position performs a variety of cyber security tasks in support of the AOC security program. Qualifications: You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the required competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, candidates must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service OR equivalent level in the private sector, military or other. Examples of specialized experience include the following: (1) Responsible for Operational Technology security programs and activities involving strategic goals, workforce planning, policies and standards development, budgeting, information architecture planning and modeling and cybersecurity. (2) Overseeing the operations of an Operational Information Security and providing direct supervision to the members of the ISB (i.e., plans, directs, manages, supervises and evaluates programs, activities and staff). (3) Developing and overseeing the implementation and coordination of security protocols to ensure continuous monitoring, continuity of operations, protection against unauthorized access, incident response and restoring systems and services in the event of security incidents. In addition to meeting the specialized experience stated above, applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 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
Full responsibilities and requirements are on Architect of the Capitol's application page.
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This job is based in Washington, District of Columbia on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to Architect of the Capitol'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 Architect of the Capitol 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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