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Computer Engineer (Cybersecurity)
Bureau of Industry and Security · Posted 4 days ago
Hybrid Washington, DC $144K – $187K Apply by Jun 8, 2026 Computer Engineering ENTJINTJINTPISTJ EngineeringMarketing
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This vacancy is to fill a Computer Engineer (Cybersecurity) position serving as a technical expert in one or more of the following areas: telecommunications (optical, wireless, wireline), advanced computing systems, computer science, software development, computer networking, information security, cybersecurity, encryption, mobile and satellite communications, network infrastructure, and internet-connected devices, supporting regulatory and interagency evaluations under Commerce authorities.
What You'll Do
- →As a Computer Engineer (Cybersecurity), you will perform the following duties: Conducts studies of telecommunications, computer engineering and science, information security and cybersecurity, and related technical data in terms of their potential for technology vulnerabilities and evaluates technical data to identify effective mitigation techniques and strategies.
- →Develops and formulates, with general guidance from senior officials, regulatory policy, evaluation of trade, including imports or exports, and remediation of technical and policy disputes between interested parties.
- →Reviews prior regulatory or policy-related cases for precedent history, approvals, and denials.
- →Resolves outstanding interagency issues, rarely involving senior Departmental officials.
- →Prepares technical analysis papers for escalation to interagency committees and provides information and analysis of cases to interagency parties.
- →Represents the Office and the Department's position at interagency meetings.
- →Serves as the Office liaison with industries on importation, acquisition or uses related to technology and services under the jurisdiction of the Department of Commerce.
- →Integrates U.S. industry's economic/regulatory concerns into the Department's regulations.
- →This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Computer Engineer (Cybersecurity) GS-0854-14, full performance level, GS-14, positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- ✓This position requires a TOP SECRET/SCI CLEARANCE: you must be able to obtain and maintain the required clearance.
- ✓You must successfully pass a background investigation.
- ✓This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
- ✓A probationary period may be required.
- ✓Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/).
- ✓If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
- ✓All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
- ✓Bargaining Unit Position: No Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: will not be paid License required: No Drug Test Required: This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter.
- ✓There is a positive education requirement for this position as described above.
- ✓See the Qualifications Section, above.
- ✓NOTE: Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities.
- ✓Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree.
- ✓You MUST provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application.
Benefits
- ★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.
- ★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.
Personality Fit
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