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Cybersecurity career opportunity

IT Cybersecurity Specialist

Posted by Health Resources and Services Administration

  • Rockville, Maryland
  • full-time
  • onsite
  • 14 August 2026

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Job information

Job information
Opportunity profile
EmployerHealth Resources and Services Administration
LocationRockville, Maryland
Cybersecurity fieldSecurity Engineering & Architecture
Job specialtyIT Cybersecurity Specialist
Employment typefull-time
Work arrangementonsite
Posted14 August 2026
Application deadline23 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 located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 50 applications have been received or on the closing date, whichever is first. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As an IT Cybersecurity Specialist, you will use your knowledge and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by: Implementing and maintaining security controls, including system hardening, vulnerability management, configuration management, and continuous monitoring across cloud and on-premises environments. Providing advanced cybersecurity support for enterprise systems and networks, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data. Reviewing system configurations, infrastructure designs, and proposed changes to identify security risks and secure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards. Providing network security engineering support including implementation and maintenance of firewalls, VPNs, network segmentation, and secure access controls. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Basic Qualifications: Applicants for the Information Technology…

Location

Rockville, Maryland

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  • Network securityRequired · Proficient
  • Vulnerability managementRequired · Proficient
  • Authorization and access controlRequired · Proficient
  • Firewalls and network segmentationRequired · Proficient
  • Security monitoringRequired · Proficient
  • Security policy developmentRequired · Proficient
  • Zero trust architectureRequired · Proficient

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