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Job Highlights
Location: Remote, must be based in the United States
Work Schedule: 8am – 5pm Chamorro Standard Time (ChST), with some flexibility. Occasionally, attendance at meetings outside of these hours may also be required
Salary Range: $135,000-$166,563 per year, plus benefits. Individual salary offers will be based on experience and qualifications unique to each candidate.
Position Type: Grant funded, limited-term opportunity
Position End Date: June 30, 2025
Overview
The Cybersecurity Specialist will play a crucial role in advancing the CDC Foundation's mission by safeguarding the digital assets, data, and systems of a public health organization from cyber threats and attacks. This role is aligned to the Workforce Acceleration Initiative (WAI). WAI is a federally funded CDC Foundation program with the goal of helping the nation’s public health agencies by providing them with the technology and data experts they need to accelerate their information system improvements.
Working within the Guam Department of Public Health & Social Services within the branch of Office of Technology, the Cybersecurity Specialist will identify, assess, and mitigate security risks by implementing robust security measures and protocols. This includes conducting security audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments to identify weaknesses in the organization's infrastructure and applications. The Cybersecurity Specialist will also develop and enforce security policies and procedures, educate employees on best security practices, and respond to security incidents in a timely and effective manner. In this role, you will implement best practices regarding cybersecurity threats and trends, continuously improving the organization's security posture.
Strong technical skills are required in areas such as network security, encryption, intrusion detection, and incident response, as well as knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements, are essential for this role. Additionally, excellent communication and collaboration skills are crucial for effectively liaising with partners and maintaining a proactive approach to cybersecurity.
The Cybersecurity Specialist will be hired by the CDC Foundation and placed at Guam Department of Public Health & Social Services within the branch of Office of Technology. This position is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement for U.S. based candidates.
Special Notes
This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by the CDC Foundation in order to best support the public health programming.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.
We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.
The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.
Relocation expenses are not included.