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Cybersecurity career opportunity

IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (SECURITY)

Posted by Defense Threat Reduction Agency

  • Fort Belvoir, Virginia
  • full-time
  • onsite
  • 29 September 2026

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Job information

Job information
Opportunity profile
EmployerDefense Threat Reduction Agency
LocationFort Belvoir, Virginia
Cybersecurity fieldSecurity Engineering & Architecture
Job specialtyIT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (SECURITY)
Employment typefull-time
Work arrangementonsite
Posted29 September 2026
Application deadline13 October 2026
CompensationUSD 143,913 – USD 187,093
Skills and qualifications
Experience levelmid
Required skillsInformation Technology Management
Frameworks and standardsNIST
Visa sponsorshipNo

Job description

This position may be filled using Direct Hire Authority: Z5CAV/Direct-Hire Authority (Certain DoD Personnel) PL 118-31, Sec 125OB (i)(2), 12/22/2023. 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 War," dated December 19,2025. This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. As a IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (SECURITY) at the GS-2210-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: The incumbent serves as a cyber-security subject matter expert (SME) and cyber technical authority for the Defense Stockpile Management System (DSMS) that includes the joint DOE-DoD DIAMONDS-Energy eXchange (DEX) Portal which is a sophisticated joint collaborative technical effort between DTRA and DOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). This position manages a group of military, civilian and contractor IT cyber security personnel in maintaining, improving, and responding to cyber security activities. The incumbent will drive the development of long…

Location

Fort Belvoir, Virginia

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  • Incident responseRequired · Proficient
  • Threat huntingRequired · Proficient
  • Vulnerability managementRequired · Proficient
  • Authorization and access controlRequired · Proficient
  • Security monitoringRequired · Proficient
  • Security program managementRequired · Proficient
  • Zero trust architectureRequired · Proficient

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