IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Policy And Planning/Information Security)
Alexandria, Virginia
Salary
$121K–$157K/yr
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
8/18/2025
Job Description
Summary
Implement and optimize DoD cybersecurity, including Zero Trust and endpoint security, ensuring compliance across classified and cloud environments.
Seeking a Cyber Security Specialist (GS-13) with at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level. This role focuses on enhancing cybersecurity within DoD IT environments.
- *Key Responsibilities:**
- Design, implement, and maintain Zero Trust security frameworks in DoD IT, meeting milestone dates for advanced activities.
- Ensure compliance with DoD security frameworks and regulations, including NIST SP 800-161, DISA STIGs, RMF, ATO, POA&M, and CORA.
- Configure and optimize diverse endpoint security solutions: Anti-virus/Malware, Host Intrusion Systems, Firewalls, EDR, XDR, Scanning Tools, SIEM, Continuous Monitoring, and SOAR systems.
- Optimize continuous monitoring, automation, and analytics tools.
- Implement robust security for cloud-based DoD environments and enterprise systems, adhering to DISA Cloud Computing SRG.
- Manage endpoint security tools across classified and unclassified DoD security domains.
- *Required IT Competencies:**
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Oral Communication
- Problem Solving
- Note: Volunteer experience counts towards qualifications. Education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level.*
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