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IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Infosec)

Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia
Salary
$121K–$157K/yr
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
8/25/2025

Job Description

Summary

Seeking a Cyber Security Specialist (GS-13) to serve as a technical expert for vulnerability management and cyber defense initiatives.

Join our team as a Cyber Security Specialist, serving as a technical expert for Information Assurance Vulnerabilities (IA VA) systems. This role is critical in managing and mitigating cyber threats to ensure robust system security.

  • *Key Responsibilities:**
  • Serve as the technical expert for the Information Assurance Vulnerabilities Alert (IA VA) system.
  • Manage vulnerability notifications, cyber task orders, and incident response measures.
  • Effectively utilize and apply cyber defense tools.
  • Provide expert guidance on cyber hygiene initiatives.
  • Identify, mitigate, and report system vulnerabilities and security incidents.
  • *Qualifications:**
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level (or private sector equivalent).
  • Demonstrated ability in managing vulnerability notifications, utilizing cyber defense tools, and providing expertise on cyber hygiene.
  • Experience in identifying, mitigating, and reporting system vulnerabilities and incidents.
  • *Core Competencies:**
  • **Attention to Detail:** Thorough and conscientious in work execution.
  • **Customer Service:** Assess needs, provide solutions, and ensure quality service delivery.
  • **Oral Communication:** Express information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
  • **Problem Solving:** Identify issues, evaluate solutions, and make sound recommendations.


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Company Details

Company Size:1 to 50 Employees
Founded:1977
Headquarters:Washington, DC
Glassdoor Rating:
3.3

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Instead of Washington Headquarters Services, WHS should stand for Whatever the Heck Services. This Department of Defense field activity manages DoD-wide programs and operations for the Pentagon and other facilities in the National Capital Region (which includes the National Mall and surrounding monumental parks). It provides a myriad of administrative and operational services including acquisition and procurement, facilities management, general counsel, human resources, IT support, and even Pentagon renovation and construction. Established in 1977, WHS employs about 1,200 civilian and military personnel and thousands of contract staff.

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