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Cybersecurity career opportunity

IT Specialist (CYBERSECURITY)

Posted by Defense Logistics Agency

  • Arlington, Virginia
  • full-time
  • onsite
  • 18 August 2026

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Job information

Job information
Opportunity profile
EmployerDefense Logistics Agency
LocationArlington, Virginia
Cybersecurity fieldSecurity Engineering & Architecture
Job specialtyIT Specialist (CYBERSECURITY)
Employment typefull-time
Work arrangementonsite
Posted18 August 2026
Application deadline28 August 2026
CompensationUSD 143,913 – USD 187,093
Skills and qualifications
Experience levelmid
Required skillsInformation Technology Management
Visa sponsorshipNo

Job description

See below for important information regarding this job. As an IT Specialist (Cybersecurity) you will be responsible for the following duties: Serves as the senior technical authority for cybersecurity architecture and engineering across complex networks and critical Industrial Control Systems/Operational Technology (ICS/OT). Leads implementation of Zero Trust principles to enable mission resilience. Chairs/represents Security Engineering in Risk Governance; leads security engineering design strategies, control inheritance/reuse, and continuous monitoring programs. Sets enterprise security architecture standards; approves security requirements in procurement packages and evaluates complex, multi-vendor solutions. Leads COOP/DR requirements definition and implementation strategies for critical systems; advises senior leadership on posture changes. To qualify for an IT Specialist (Cybersecurity), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized…

Location

Arlington, Virginia

STRUCTURED JOB REQUIREMENTS

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  • Security architectureRequired · Proficient
  • Security monitoringRequired · Proficient
  • Security requirements engineeringRequired · Proficient
  • Security testing and validationRequired · Proficient
  • Zero trust architectureRequired · Proficient

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