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Senior Adviser - Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit

Securities and Exchange Commission

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GRC
Work arrangement
On-site
Location
Multiple Locations
Salary range
$168,396 to $292,300
Posted
Nov 2, 2026
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Securities and Exchange Commission is hiring a Senior Adviser - Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit in Multiple Locations. This is a GRC job in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $168,396 to $292,300. Review the full details below and apply directly with Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Division of Enforcement is seeking an Attorney Advisor (Senior Adviser - Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit) in the Office of Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU). As a Senior Adviser - Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit you will be given substantial responsibility for providing the CETU Unit Chief with high level assistance on priority matters.

Qualifications: Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following J.D. or LL.B. degree --AND-- Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (Note: proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement. SK-16: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level. Specialized experience includes: Conducting investigations, civil cases, or administrative proceedings; AND Providing interpretive advice on matters involving investigations of potential federal securities law violations; AND Applying federal securities laws and Commission rules and regulations. ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Competency 1: Workload Management - Prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes. Competency 2: Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case. Competency 3: Legal Analysis - Utilizes expert legal knowledge to apply relevant law to the facts of each case. Competency 4: Strategic Thinking/Execution - Understand and implement the Agency's and applicable Division/Office's vision, policies, and goals, anticipating, identifying, and addressing the impact of internal and external environmental factors, linking them to capabilities and potential of the organization.

Full responsibilities and requirements are on Securities and Exchange Commission's application page.

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Location and market context

This job is based in Multiple Locations on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to Securities and Exchange Commission'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 Securities and Exchange Commission 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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