Summary

This position serves as a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist, located in the Office of Information Technology, Executive Office for Immigration Review, U.S. Department of Justice. The Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist is responsible for overseeing and safeguarding the implementation of cyber security programs designed to ensure information assets and technologies are adequately protected.

Duties

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The duties and responsibilities for a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist GS-2210-14 generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides leadership and technical direction to staff responsible for providing information and security management of cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices.
• Analyzes DOJ information systems to ensure compliance with current commercial and government cybersecurity standards.
• Direct a team of vulnerability managers, incident responders, analysts and insider threat specialists to help minimize the risk to the DOJ information systems.
• Collaborates with the DevSecOps and Project Management teams to enhance security designs, security architecture, implementation, operations, and compliance.
• Renders advice to senior management officials on cybersecurity systems, processes andoperations to meet user requirements for the security management of program information.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a probationary or trial period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist, at GS-2210-14, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below.

Basic Qualifications (2210 series): Please refer to the OPM IT Management Series 2210 Qualification Standard for the specific experience requirements for the GS-12 and above positions.

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Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-14 grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable non-Federal experience. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing the following duties:

1. Analyzing complex information systems to ensure compliance with Federal and commercial cybersecurity laws, regulations, and standards;
2. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and leading the implementation of security architecture, controls, and risk management procedures;
3. Conducting independent, comprehensive assessments of information systems, operational protocols, and technical security controls to determine the overall effectiveness of those controls; AND
4. Developing policies, preventive measures, and maintenance documentation to support IT system security authorization and accreditation.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 08/12/2026 of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 08/12/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-14 level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP):

These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

1. Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
2. Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and
3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.