Cybersecurity Specialist

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This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of this authority. This position is being recruited based on the Title 21 Pay Table 2, Band C. In order to qualify for the Cybersecurity Specialist position which falls under the 2210 occupational Series, you must meet the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 07/07/2026: Basic Qualification Requirements: Education: A bachelor's degree or higher in a computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, information systems management, operational technology, engineering, national security, or other related field. The degree must be from an accredited program or institution; -OR- Experience: Comparable work in or demonstrated understanding in cybersecurity, compliance, risk or vulnerability management, operational technology, information technology, information management, information security (INFOSEC), national security, counterintelligence, insider threat, or a related field. In addition to the Basic Qualification Requirements, you must also meet one of the Education/Relevant Years of Experience described below. Education/Relevant Years of Experience: Applicants must meet one of the following education and/or relevant years of experience combinations to qualify for the AD-2210-00, Band C position (GS-13 equivalent): Bachelor's degree in a computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, information systems management, operational technology, engineering, national security, or other related field. The degree must be from an accredited program or institution AND at least four (4) years of comparable work in or demonstrated understanding in cybersecurity, compliance, risk or vulnerability management, operational technology, information technology, information management, information security (INFOSEC), national security, counterintelligence, insider threat, or a related field; -OR- Master's degree in a computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, information systems management, operational technology, engineering, national security, or other related field. The degree must be from an accredited program or institution AND at least three (3) years of comparable work in or demonstrated understanding in cybersecurity, compliance, risk or vulnerability management, operational technology, information technology, information management, information security (INFOSEC), national security, counterintelligence, insider threat, or a related field; -OR- Doctorate degree in a computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, information systems management, operational technology, engineering, national security, or other related field. The degree must be from an accredited program or institution AND at least one (1) year of comparable work in or demonstrated understanding in cybersecurity, compliance, risk or vulnerability management, operational technology, information technology, information management, information security (INFOSEC), national security, counterintelligence, insider threat, or a related field; -OR- MD/DO/DDS/DPM/DVM degree. The degree must be from an accredited program or institution. -OR- Six (6) years of comparable work in or demonstrated understanding in cybersecurity, compliance, risk or vulnerability management, operational technology, information technology, information management, information security (INFOSEC), national security, counterintelligence, insider threat, or a related field. NOTE: Applicants must submit all relevant transcripts that demonstrate you possess the required education to meet the Basic Qualifications.

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