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IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)
Naval Sea Systems Command · Posted 16 days ago
Hybrid Dahlgren, VA $122K – $187K Apply by Sep 29, 2026 Information Technology Management ENTJINTJINTPISTJ Operations
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This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14. You will serve as the Alternate Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) in the Corporate Operations Department, ACIO/Information Technology Division (Code 104) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division.
What You'll Do
- →You will exercise delegated ISSM authority to defend Dahlgren Division’s complex environment against nation-state cyber threats, zero-day vulnerabilities, and Frontier AI-driven exploits.
- →You will lead and direct a distributed cadre of Department ISSOs to enforce continuous vulnerability management and offensive-informed cyber defense across research labs.
- →You will serve as the senior alternate advisor to Command leadership, planning, developing, and executing the enterprise-wide cybersecurity and Zero Trust program.
- →You will drive technical risk management and rapid response containment, digital forensics, and execution of operational cyber directives like IAVM, OPORD, and TASKORD.
- →You will act as senior cyber liaison to NAVSEA, Fleet Cyber Command, intelligence agencies, and DoW partners to communicate systems risk and align defensive policies.
- →You will integrate robust cyber engineering safeguards and resilient architectures into emerging hardware, software, and advanced weapon development pipelines.
- →You will lead a comprehensive assessment of current cybersecurity processes, authorization boundaries, and system configurations across the enterprise.
- →You will collaborate with stakeholders to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement in existing governance frameworks.
- →You will establish clear priorities and standards for the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) role, processes, and overall cyber governance across the enterprise.
- →You will develop and implement standardized policies that align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
- →You will Review, update, and validate Authorization and Assessment packages in accordance with new priorities and standards.
- →You will ensure all Authorization and Assessment documentation meets the established governance requirements and is ready for implementation.
- →You will ensure all updates to cybersecurity processes are thoroughly documented and disseminated across the enterprise.
- →You will implement a structured approach for rolling out new processes, ensuring compliance and consistency in adoption.
Personality Fit
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