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Department of Justice

Department of Justice

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IT Cybersecurity Specialist ( Direct Hire)

New York, NY
Full-time
Posted 1/5/2026
Verified Source
Key Skills:
Cybersecurity analysis
Vulnerability management
Risk assessment
Security controls
Incident response

Compensation

Salary Range

$NaNK - NaNK a year

Responsibilities

The role involves leading security activities, developing security documentation, overseeing vulnerability management, and conducting system accreditation.

Requirements

Requires at least one year of specialized experience in security activities such as system authorization, vulnerability management, and security documentation, with a focus on federal standards.

Full Description

The Office of the Inspector General is one of the best places to work in the Department of Justice and is one of the premier inspector general offices in federal government. The OIG's IT Division offers advanced and entry-level opportunities to Software Application Developers, Cloud and Network Engineers, Security Specialists, Project Managers and Customer Support Technicians. This posting is to fill a position on the IT Security team. Qualifications:DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using 5 U.S.C., Section 3304 and 5 CFR Part 337, Subpart B, which is the OPM approved government-wide direct-hire authority. Basic Requirement • 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. • 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. In addition to the above competencies, a qualified candidate's application and resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience GS-14: To qualify for this position at the GS-14 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level obtained in the public/private sector. (Specialized experience is paid or unpaid experience which has equipped you with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.) Examples of specialized experience include such duties as: • Lead ISSO security activities, develop and maintain SSPs, security controls, and authorization packages in compliance with FISMA and agency policy. • Oversee vulnerability management and incident response, coordinate with agency CERT/JSOC, implement patches, document POA&Ms, and drive timely remediation. • Conduct system certification and accreditation, review security documentation, assess risk, and advise leadership on system authorization and continued operation. Education:There is no education requirement.Employment Type: OTHER

This job posting was last updated on 1/8/2026

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