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Cybersecurity Senior Specialist #5387

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Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Cybersecurity Senior Specialist #5387. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

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Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Cybersecurity Senior Specialist #5387. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

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Accepting applications

Posted today · Apply by 07/28/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 28, 2026

Location

Few vacancies in the following location:

Washington, DC

Few vacancies

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Relocation expenses reimbursed NoThe Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses. Salary $102,745 - $173,959 per year Pay scale & grade

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Promotion potential 0

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required - N/A

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 2210 Information Technology Management

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service

Drug test No Security clearance Secret

Announcement number req1032 Control number 876383700

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

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Provides functional and/or technical skills for the assigned cybersecurity unit. Supports the unit's work effort as required in preparing materials for collaborating with other sections, divisions, departments, and vendors to gather and disseminate information. Contributes to the unit's work effort as required in preparing analysis and materials for providing expert-level support in the assigned area of cybersecurity to SAA IT security branch staff, other SAA technical staff, SAA procurement staff, and other divisions or departments, and for identifying and resolving critical and complex issues in the assigned unit. Supports the unit's work effort as directed in providing leadership to the unit's project teams and contractors. Work includes helping to develop plans, assignments, and coordination of work efforts. Supports the unit's work effort to develop governing policies, standards, and procedures. Other duties as assigned.

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Conditions of employment

• For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

• Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in cybersecurity, including leadership roles in project teams or units.
• Subject matter expertise in a cybersecurity domain.
• Demonstrated proficiency in addressing critical and complex cybersecurity challenges, providing expert-level support, and coordinating work efforts across teams and external vendors.
• Experience in developing and enforcing cybersecurity standards, policies, and procedures.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant's proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

Desired Qualifications:

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Growth mindset: Drive to continuously improve technical tradecraft.
• Proactive attitude: Proven track record of taking initiative to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Cyber knowledge: Understanding of cybersecurity principles and familiarity with common actors' TTPs and common attack chains.
• Forensic analysis capability: Expertise in mobile device operating systems, file systems, and executable formats.
• Time management: Ability to handle multiple taskings in a fast-paced environment and act without causing undue delay.
• Analysis and production: Methodical analysis and sound judgment. Ability to analyze (static and dynamic) malware samples, URLs, and mobile devices to uncover potential malicious or suspicious activity, and high-quality documentation.
• Research: Ability to evaluate information for reliability, validity, and relevance.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Customer service: Experience working with a diverse range of customers to assess needs, recommend solutions, and guide mitigation actions appropriately.

Working Conditions

• This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse in appropriations, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• The U.S. Senate network cannot be taken offline for maintenance during the workday or while the Senate is in session. As such, maintenance windows may only occur at night, on weekends, and occasionally on holidays. Employees who perform systems upgrades, maintenance, wiring, backups, or support our alternate data centers will have schedules that include working nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Sedentary.
• This position may require the incumbent to be available for sudden recall in response to emergency events affecting the Senate campus or community, which may include after‑hour or weekend work, and to potentially deploy to alternate sites in support of the Senate's contingency operations. (TCR)

Security Clearance

• This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government security clearance.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.

Education

High School Diploma (or GED).

Additional information

The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov with "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

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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.

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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.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.

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.

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.

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• Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.

Subject to background/security investigation.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/YO0NL. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.

Agency contact information

Email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov Address U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms

US. Senate Capitol Office Building

Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001

Next steps

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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• Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.

Subject to background/security investigation.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Help

All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/YO0NL. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.

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Agency contact information

Email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov Address U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms

US. Senate Capitol Office Building

Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001

Next steps

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Senate

The Office of the Sergeant at Arms (SAA) is the largest in size of staff and budget in the Senate. It is responsible for all Senate computers and technology support services, recording and photographic services, printing and graphics services, and telecommunications services. The SAA also provides assistance to all Senate offices with their staffing, mailing, purchasing, and financial needs. The offices of the SAA that are responsible for providing these and other services include Capitol Facilities, the Operations Division, Customer Relations, Financial Operations, Human Resources, and Information Security. The SAA also shares responsibility for the U.S. Capitol Police, the Senate Page Program, the Senate Office of Training and Development, and the Capitol Telephone Exchange. The Sergeant at Arms is an excepted service agency. Employment with the Sergeant at Arms does not confer the "Competitive Status" that generally results from selection and service in Competitive Service agencies.

Agency contact information

Email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov Address U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms

US. Senate Capitol Office Building

Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001

Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Cybersecurity Senior Specialist #5387. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Posted today · Apply by 07/28/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 28, 2026

Location

Few vacancies in the following location:

Washington, DC

Few vacancies

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Relocation expenses reimbursed NoThe Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses. Salary $102,745 - $173,959 per year Pay scale & grade

AD 00

Promotion potential 0

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required - N/A

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 2210 Information Technology Management

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service

Drug test No Security clearance Secret

Announcement number req1032 Control number 876383700

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