IT Cybersecurity Specialist

Quick Facts

Description

As an IT Cybersecurity Specialist, you will translate high-level cybersecurity frameworks into actionable defensive cyber operational plans, tracking readiness, identifying technical bottlenecks, and coordinating defensive tools and teams against emerging threats. You will serve as an operational planning liaison across external partners and federal task forces, harmonize joint cyber exercises, manage priority cybersecurity projects from concept to deployment, and convert audit observations into corrective action plans aligned to federal compliance standards. You will also support the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and senior security supervisors with resource coordination, executive briefings, and event/training and interagency exercise organization.

Responsibilities

• Translate technical cybersecurity frameworks into actionable operational plans for defensive cyber activities
• Track operational readiness, identify bottlenecks, conduct post-mission reviews, and synchronize defensive tools and teams
• Represent the organization as a liaison across external partners, federal task forces, and neighboring utilities
• Harmonize joint cyber exercises and deconflict collaborative defensive measures; share actionable security intelligence
• Manage priority cybersecurity projects from initial concept through full deployment (roadmaps, measurable milestones, removing roadblocks)
• Track, investigate, and coordinate responses to internal and external cyber audits, regulatory mandates, and federal compliance standards
• Develop corrective action plans and verify risk-mitigation measures are integrated across the enterprise
• Support the CISO and senior security supervisors; coordinate with procurement, finance, workplace services, and HR to secure resources and staffing
• Deliver briefings and project status updates; organize security conferences, specialized training, and interagency exercises

Benefits

• Comprehensive U.S. government benefits package for employees and their families (eligibility depends on position type)