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Cybersecurity career opportunity

Security Specialist

Posted by Federal Emergency Management Agency

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

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Job information

Job information
Opportunity profile
EmployerFederal Emergency Management Agency
LocationWashington, District of Columbia
Cybersecurity fieldSecurity Engineering & Architecture
Job specialtySecurity Specialist
Employment typefull-time
Work arrangementonsite
Posted16 October 2026
Application deadline21 October 2026
CompensationUSD 121,785 – USD 158,322
Skills and qualifications
Experience levelmid
Required skillsSecurity Administration
Frameworks and standardsNIST
Security clearancetop-secret
Visa sponsorshipNo

Job description

The ideal candidate is a seasoned security expert specializing in Operations Security (OPSEC), risk management, and policy development. They will be a strategic advisor who can train teams, pinpoint vulnerabilities, and deploy realistic mitigation strategies from the ground up. What will I do in this position if hired? In this position, you will manage and evaluate the agency operations security (OPSEC) program, including program goals, policies, procedures, and performance measures. Typical assignments include: Provides guidance to senior leaders, program offices, and security stakeholders. Conducts assessments, inspections, staff visits, to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation measures. Coordinates operations security (OPSEC) requirements with personnel, information, physical, industrial, cybersecurity, intelligence, and operational security programs Monitors corrective actions and continuously improves the operations security (OPSEC) program based on assessments, trends, mission needs, and threat conditions. What else do I need to know? At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in…

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

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