Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist

To qualify for the position of Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist, GS-2210-7 you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade. This vacancy is open to RECENT GRADUATES, who have completed an academic program of study or degree program from a college, university, or vocational school within the last 2 years from the date of this announcement.

If you are appointed to a position under this program, you will need to complete 40 hours for formal interactive training hours, based on the agreement you will complete with the hiring office and the agency Pathways program coordinator. After completing the required number of work and training hours, and meeting all other program requirements, you may be eligible for a conversion to a term or permanent appointment. During the program, you do not need to be a U.S.

Citizen, however, for conversion, you must be a U.S. citizen. To learn more about the specific requirements and conditions of the Pathways Recent Graduate program, please see the USAJOBS Students & Recent Graduates page, or the OPM Pathways Program site... In addition to the requirements above, you must also meet the specific qualifications requirements for this announcement and the occupational series and grade of this position as described in the Qualifications section below.

Please pay careful attention to the entire announcement to ensure you understand these important requirements.

01Basic Requirements

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2) Customer Service - Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, and/or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. 3) Oral Communication - Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-07, you must have at least one year of IT-related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service: Providing technical support for Information Technology (IT) systems associated with application development; Adhering to cybersecurity and risk management protocols; experience with network security and data loss prevention. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/04/2026. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

The duties and responsibilities for an IT Cybersecurity Specialist generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs a range of routine and recurring information technology assignments related to system analysis, applications software, operating systems, systems administration, and customer support. Assists higher-graded Specialist(s) with planning, coordinating, installing, and analyzing complex system design, hardware and software.

Develops, recommends, and installs solutions and upgrades to ensure availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of all components of the assigned system. Performs corrective or preventative measures to rectify problems and prevent future occurrences. Recognize information systems requirements, and assist with making recommendations for information systems testing strategies, plans, or scenarios.

Observe and assist in integrating information systems subsystems and implements or maintains quality assurance processes. Assist with implementation of cybersecurity programs across platforms and establishes vulnerability reporting criteria.