IT CyberSecurity Specialist (Data Security)

Executive Office of the President

Washington, DC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$102,415–$133,142 Per Year
SKILLS
Access Control, Administrative Skills, Background Investigation, Budgeting, Computer Security, Configuration Management, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Emerging Technology, Federal Assistance, Federal Government, Fitness, Government Organizations, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Intellectual Property (IP), Internet Security, Legal, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Needs Assessment, Office Management, Open Source, Organizational Skills, Peace Corps, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Publications, Regulations, Reimbursement, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Security Analysis, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Systems Analysis, Systems Maintenance, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, United States Citizen, Volunteer Experience, Vulnerability Scanners
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
5 days ago

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IT CyberSecurity Specialist (Data Security)

Executive Office of the President

Office of Administration

Office of the Chief of Information Technology (OAIT)

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Summary

The incumbent serves as OAITs Senior Data Security Analyst responsible for ensuring the security of information systems through implementation and assessment of risk-based cybersecurity controls, in compliance with EOP requirements, Federal regulations, industry best practices, and requirements set forth by organizational entities.

To apply, please submit your resume directly to DL.OA.OAIT.Hiring@oa.eop.gov. Must reference the announcement number and position title in your email subject line.

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Summary

The incumbent serves as OAITs Senior Data Security Analyst responsible for ensuring the security of information systems through implementation and assessment of risk-based cybersecurity controls, in compliance with EOP requirements, Federal regulations, industry best practices, and requirements set forth by organizational entities.

To apply, please submit your resume directly to DL.OA.OAIT.Hiring@oa.eop.gov. Must reference the announcement number and position title in your email subject line.

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Accepting applications

Posted today · Apply by 08/03/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 3, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

District of Columbia, DC

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $102,415 - $133,142 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 12

Promotion potential 12

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

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 2210 Information Technology Management

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

  • Credentialing
  • Suitability/Fitness
  • National security

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number EOP-OA-13011773-26-JD Control number 877355800

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

Duties

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As an IT CyberSecurity Specialist (Data Security), GS-2210-12, your typical work assignments may include but are not limited to the following:

  • Implement automated technical security controls across diverse information systems, including security incident and event management monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and access management.
  • Serve as an expert on the system authorization process, performing assessments and offering peer oversight to assessments performed by others to ensure accurate and comprehensive reviews of technical security controls.
  • Identify risks to EOP systems and coordinate with technical stakeholders to implement risk mitigations.
  • Provide communication to technical and non-technical stakeholders on findings from assessments and continuous monitoring activities to ensure organizational awareness of system security risks.
  • Identify and recommend enhancements to EOP security controls to address vulnerabilities, threats, technological advancements, and emerging trends

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national
  • Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959
  • Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
  • Direct Deposit is required
  • RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
  • Suitability for Federal employment
  • You may be required to complete a one-year trial/probationary period if not previously completed in a competitive or excepted service position.
  • Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
  • Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
  • This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (DTDP) and is covered by the Executive Office of the President Drug-Free Workplace Program.
  • More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards.

ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.

You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year (52 weeks) of full-time specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates all of the following:

  1. Implementing and maintaining technical system security controls, such as logging and monitoring, vulnerability scanning, configuration management, and access control;

  2. Communicating threats, vulnerabilities, and risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders;

  3. Performing continuous monitoring of information systems through review of open source vulnerability information, vulnerability scanning, and ongoing system assessments;

  4. Performing system security assessments, including experience executing assessments as part of system authorization to operate processes; and

  5. Maintaining compliance with internal policies and procedures and applicable laws, regulations, and standards in securing information systems.

  • AND-

In addition to the specialized experience, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:

  • 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.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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.

Education

There is no education substitution for this grade level.

Additional information

Males born after December 31,1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm

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If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternative Application.

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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.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration.

  • This position is in the Excepted Service, as such Category Rating, Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply.*

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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.

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Resume which must include the following information: announcement number and job title for which you are applying; beginning and ending dates (mo/yr) for paid or non-paid work experience; and average number of hours worked per week.

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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Applicants must send their resume via email to DL.OA.OAIT.Hiring@oa.eop.gov by 11:59 PM (EST) of the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.

Resumes will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.

Agency contact information

Client Services EOP - OA

Email EOPJOBS@OA.EOP.GOV Address Office of Administration

725 17th Street

Washington, DC 20503

US

Next steps

Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

After a tentative job offer, we will conduct a security background investigation and drug screening. If the drug screening is negative and security background is cleared, then a formal job offer will be extended to candidate.

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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Resume which must include the following information: announcement number and job title for which you are applying; beginning and ending dates (mo/yr) for paid or non-paid work experience; and average number of hours worked per week.

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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Applicants must send their resume via email to DL.OA.OAIT.Hiring@oa.eop.gov by 11:59 PM (EST) of the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.

Resumes will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.

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Agency contact information

Client Services EOP - OA

Email EOPJOBS@OA.EOP.GOV Address Office of Administration

725 17th Street

Washington, DC 20503

US

Next steps

Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

After a tentative job offer, we will conduct a security background investigation and drug screening. If the drug screening is negative and security background is cleared, then a formal job offer will be extended to candidate.

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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

Office of Administration

Begin a challenging and exciting career with the Executive Office of the President (EOP) providing support to the President of the United States. The EOP is comprised of The White House Office, Executive Residence, Office of the Vice President, Office of the United States Trade Representatives, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Office of the National Cyber Director, Office of the National Drug Control Policy, Office of Management and Budget, Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator, Office of Administration, National Security Council, Council on Environmental Quality, Presidents Intelligence Advisory Board, United States DOGE Service, and Council of Economic Advisers. The EOP has responsibility for tasks ranging from communicating the Presidents message to the American people to promoting our trade interests abroad.

Agency contact information

Client Services EOP - OA

Email EOPJOBS@OA.EOP.GOV Address Office of Administration

725 17th Street

Washington, DC 20503

US

Visit our careers page

Learn more about what its like to work at Office of Administration, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/eop/

Summary

The incumbent serves as OAITs Senior Data Security Analyst responsible for ensuring the security of information systems through implementation and assessment of risk-based cybersecurity controls, in compliance with EOP requirements, Federal regulations, industry best practices, and requirements set forth by organizational entities.

To apply, please submit your resume directly to DL.OA.OAIT.Hiring@oa.eop.gov. Must reference the announcement number and position title in your email subject line.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Posted today · Apply by 08/03/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 3, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

District of Columbia, DC

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $102,415 - $133,142 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 12

Promotion potential 12

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

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 2210 Information Technology Management

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

  • Credentialing
  • Suitability/Fitness
  • National security

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number EOP-OA-13011773-26-JD Control number 877355800

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