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Senior IT Specialist (Data Identity Protection)
Nuclear Regulatory Commission · Posted 7 days ago
Hybrid Rockville, MD $169K – $197K Apply by Jun 8, 2026 Information Technology Management ENTJINTJINTPISTJ
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This position will be located in the Division of Cybersecurity, Risk, and Enablement. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within the agency. The supervisor is Jim Peyton. This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is not subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.
What You'll Do
- →As the Senior IT Specialist (Data Identity Protection) at the GG-15 grade, you will serve as a senior-level expert and technical authority for Data Loss Protection (DLP) and Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) for the NRC's enterprise IT infrastructure.
- →You will be responsible for the oversight, design, development, integration, implementation, and operation of DLP and ICAM technologies, solutions, and services, ensuring compliance with federal IT security requirements and advancing the agency's mission.
- →Your duties will include, but are not limited to: Serving as the agency expert for DLP and ICAM architecture, integration, and operations, providing authoritative guidance on emerging technologies and leading the development and implementation of innovative strategies to address complex data protection and identity management challenges.
- →Overseeing and providing direction for the development, maintenance, and evaluation of documentation, procedures, and technical materials for DLP and ICAM systems.
- →Leading and managing complex, large-scale IT security projects, including project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management for DLP and ICAM initiatives, and ensuring alignment with agency goals.
- →Providing direct oversight and guidance to mixed teams of NRC staff and contractors in the execution of DLP and ICAM projects and operations.
- →Ensuring compliance with federal IT security laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines (e.g., FISMA, NIST, OMB Circular A-130), and leading agency efforts to interpret and implement new or evolving requirements.
- →Coordinating and preparing responses to IT security inquiries from internal and external oversight authorities (e.g., OIG, DHS/CISA, GAO, OMB).
- →Conducting and overseeing IT security risk analyses and compliance reviews for DLP and ICAM systems, and ensuring that identified vulnerabilities are addressed.
- →Communicating complex technical and policy information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior management, external oversight bodies, and cross-agency working groups.
- →Developing and maintaining points of contact with other government agencies, private industry, and consulting firms to stay abreast of best practices, trends, and potential cyber threats.
- →Managing IT security procurements, including developing statements of work, validating deliverables, and ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
- →Providing authoritative advice and support to the Branch Chief, Division Director, and other NRC leadership on IT security development, operations, and strategy.
Requirements
- ✓You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
- ✓All information in your resume must be true and accurate.
- ✓Conditions of Employment: This is a Drug Testing position Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements.
- ✓There are no education requirements for this position.
Benefits
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Personality Fit
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