Entry Level Cyber Security Engineer Jobs in Worcester, MA

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

and the job listing Expires on August 19, 2026

Full-Time Job Exploring General Business & Beyond

***This job will close when we have received 150 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.***

***THIS POSITION IS NOT REMOTE. ONLY ONSITE***

This position is open to: Career or career conditional federal employees in the competitive service; Displaced Federal employees with CTAP or ICTAP eligibility; Military Spouses; Veterans; 30% disabled Veterans; Individuals eligible for VEOA appointments; Foreign service employees; National Service (Peace Corps/VISTA); USPHS officers and officer candidates; Individuals eligible under a special authority; Certain former overseas employees; Former employees with reinstatement eligibility; and Individuals with disabilities.

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***This is not an entry level position.***

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As an IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS-INFOSEC) you will:

• Serve as a senior cloud infrastructure engineer responsible for the design and implementation of enterprise cloud environments. Design and implement secure cloud infrastructure architectures supporting mission and enterprise systems. Lead the development and implementation of a subject matter strategy aligned with agency objectives and Federal policies.
• Ensure cloud infrastructure complies with Federal cybersecurity policies and standards. Support authorization and continuous monitoring of cloud systems. Develops and maintains standards, and guidelines that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. These policies cover areas such as access controls, encryption, incident response, and data protection.
• Provide technical security advice and assistance on the design, development, integration, implementation, and operation of all cloud-based services and infrastructure. Lead technical working groups and provides guidance to engineers implementing cloud identity solutions. Lead and serve on workgroups and project teams as required. Provide expert consultation and acts as a trusted advisor to business and IT groups on cloud technology.
• Participate in technical support and evaluation of business metrics which indicate progress toward overall business goals and best practices as they apply to the OCIO Cloud Infrastructure Engineering program. Consult with stakeholders about their requirements throughout the entire project. Ensure customers are involved at all stages from planning and development to testing and implementation.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Basic Qualifications: Applicants for the 2210 Information Technology Management series at the GS-14 grade level must have Information Technology (IT) related experience which demonstrates proficiency in the following competencies:

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
• Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems.
• Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations
• Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Technical Competency - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one’s job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

AND

Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year of specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following:

• Executing the design and implementation of enterprise cloud infrastructure architectures.
• Carrying out engineering activities for enterprise cloud capabilities that support multiple cloud environments.
• Implementing identity federation and access control frameworks in practical, operational settings.
• Providing hands-on technical leadership for enterprise cloud and identity initiatives.