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Lead IT Cybersecurity Specialist
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Department: Department of Health and Human Services
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Salary: $133007 – $172915/yr
- Hiring Path: Fed Transition
- Number of Openings: Few
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Security Clearance: Other
- Date Posted: 2026-09-21
- Application Deadline: 2026-09-28
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Job Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of the Chief Information Officer, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 50 applications have been received or the closing date of the announcement, whichever comes first.
Key Responsibilities
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As a Lead IT Cybersecurity Specialist, you will use your knowledge and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by: Leading and coordinating the implementation of information security policies and programs; reviewing new systems, networks, and software designs for potential security risks; developing system and security designs and processes; coordinating implementation of security programs across platforms; and recommending ways to protect the organization's information and information systems.
Initiating, developing, implementing, and evaluating enterprise security programs; implementing security technologies designed to anticipate, assess, and minimize vulnerabilities; enforcing access controls; coordinating security implementation across platforms; and developing policies, standards, and procedures for information security systems and applications.
Assessing new system designs for security risks, identifying vulnerabilities, evaluating security incident response policies, performing technology assessments, reviewing implementation activities, and recommending operational policies and mitigation strategies to protect organizational information systems.
Serving as Team Lead providing technical leadership, coaching, and direction to cybersecurity staff while also providing expert advice, counsel, and instruction on cybersecurity architecture, security policies, enterprise infrastructure protection, and strategic security initiatives.
Contact
ASKOHR@hhs.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $133007 – $172915/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?
This position is eligible for telework.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Other security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-09-28.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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