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Cybersecurity career opportunity

IT Specialist (INFOSEC) - Direct Hire Authority

Posted by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • full-time
  • onsite
  • 11 September 2026

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Job information

Job information
Opportunity profile
EmployerFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
LocationWashington, District of Columbia
Cybersecurity fieldSecurity Engineering & Architecture
Job specialtyIT Specialist (INFOSEC) - Direct Hire Authority
Employment typefull-time
Work arrangementonsite
Posted11 September 2026
Application deadline17 September 2026
CompensationUSD 143,913 – USD 187,093
Skills and qualifications
Experience levelmid
Required skillsInformation Technology Management
Visa sponsorshipNo

Job description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies as a "Best Place to Work" in the Federal government! This IT Specialist (INFOSEC) - Direct Hire Authority position is located in the Office of ?Energy Infrastructure Security For more information visit: Office of Energy Infrastructure Security (OEIS) | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. As an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) - Direct Hire Authority some of your typical work assignments include: Analyzing policies and practices for the development and implementation of protection mechanisms for the cybersecurity of energy infrastructure necessary for reliable interconnected national power system. Participating in cybersecurity architecture assessments, open-source information assessments, and exercises. Developing presentations, assessing applicability of different cybersecurity frameworks, and analyzing cybersecurity events relating or tangential to jurisdictional energy infrastructure. Supporting and developing technical analysis for the Office Director, front office, and management, especially on issues of energy infrastructure security. Thoroughly…

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

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