This vacancy is for a Computer Engineer (Cybersecurity) that will serve as a technical expert in a wide range of technology and services in one or more of the following areas: telecommunications (including optical, wireless and wireline networking), advanced computers, computer science, software development, computer networking, information security, cybersecurity, encryption, mobile networking, satellite communication, networking infrastructure, or internet connected devices.
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.
Prepares and contributes to technical analysis papers, agency position papers, reports, and briefing materials for escalation to interagency committees and to support interagency coordination and decision-making. Provides information and analysis of investigative cases to interagency parties. Develops, revises, and writes technical portions of agency guidelines that affect industries and other government agencies. Recommends appropriate integration of U.S.
industry's economic/regulatory concerns into the Department's regulations. Represents the Office at interagency meetings and participates in advisory meetings, outreach activities, and discussions with government and industry experts to resolve issues and develop proposals regarding the inclusion or exclusion of specific technologies and services within the jurisdiction of the Department of Commerce.
This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Computer Engineer (Cybersecurity) GS-0854-12/13, Full Performance Level (FPL:13) positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
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. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
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.
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This position is with Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce.
The posted pay range is $102415 – $158322/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-24.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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