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Cybersecurity career opportunity

IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Posted by Defense Media Activity

  • Fort Meade, Maryland
  • full-time
  • onsite
  • 10 August 2026

At a glance

Job information

Job information
Opportunity profile
EmployerDefense Media Activity
LocationFort Meade, Maryland
Cybersecurity fieldSecurity Engineering & Architecture
Job specialtyIT Specialist (INFOSEC)
Employment typefull-time
Work arrangementonsite
Posted10 August 2026
Application deadline24 August 2026
CompensationUSD 121,785 – USD 158,322
Skills and qualifications
Experience levelmid
Required skillsInformation Technology Management
Frameworks and standardsNIST
Visa sponsorshipNo

Job description

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense. Title 5, United States Code, Section 9905, "Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense. This position is part of the Department of War, War Media Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for developing policies, directives, and guidance to support cybersecurity operational requirements. This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated December 22, 2023. As a IT Specialist (INFOSEC) at the GS-2210-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Develops policies, programs, and plans related to cybersecurity operations in the TSO area of responsibility to include working directly with agency internal, and external partners. Develops policies, directives, and guidance to support cybersecurity operational requirements. Responsible for analyzing, planning, and developing cybersecurity for networks and systems related to…

Location

Fort Meade, Maryland