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Cybersecurity career opportunity

IT Cybersecurity Specialist

Posted by Office of Inspector General

  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • full-time
  • onsite
  • 09 October 2026

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Job information

Job information
Opportunity profile
EmployerOffice of Inspector General
LocationWashington, District of Columbia
Cybersecurity fieldSecurity Engineering & Architecture
Job specialtyIT Cybersecurity Specialist
Employment typefull-time
Work arrangementonsite
Posted09 October 2026
Application deadline20 October 2026
CompensationUSD 121,785 – USD 158,322
Skills and qualifications
Experience levelmid
Required skillsInformation Technology Management
Frameworks and standardsNIST, FedRAMP
Visa sponsorshipNo

Job description

We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as an IT Cybersecurity Specialist/Security Engineer in the GSA Office of Inspector General (OIG) Information Technology Division, supporting the operations and maintenance of the cyber defense suite of the OIG. This position will report directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). We are currently filling one vacancy in Washington, DC, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. The major responsibilities of this position: Ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security program, policies, procedures, and tools. Supports cybersecurity operations for IT networks, systems, and cloud platforms by applying cybersecurity policies and security engineering principles, including identity and access management, encryption, continuous monitoring, secure configuration, and automation. Contributes to the analysis, planning, and support of OIG's enterprise IT framework; provides input to cloud modernization, automation initiatives, and digital transformation efforts in alignment…

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

STRUCTURED JOB REQUIREMENTS

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  • Identity and access managementRequired · Proficient
  • Security operationsRequired · Proficient
  • Zero trust architectureRequired · Proficient
  • Authentication and MFARequired · Proficient
  • Authorization and access controlRequired · Proficient
  • Data loss preventionRequired · Proficient
  • Firewalls and network segmentationRequired · Proficient
  • Security monitoringRequired · Proficient
  • Security policy developmentRequired · Proficient
  • Security requirements engineeringRequired · Proficient

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