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IT Cybersecurity Specialist
Office of the Secretary of Defense · Posted 33 days ago
Hybrid Alexandria County, VA $144K – $197K Apply by Jun 12, 2026 Information Technology Management ENTJINTJINTPISTJ
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The Assistant Secretary of War for Acquisition (ASW(A)) is responsible for advising the Secretary of War, Deputy Secretary of War and the USW(A&S) on matters relating to acquisition and the integration and protection of technology that enable capability for the warfighter. The ASW(A) is responsible for Department policies and procedures governing the Department's procurement and acquisition process.
What You'll Do
- →This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur.
- →There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.
- →This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection.
- →This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 5 U.S.C. 9905, as amended by P.L. 116-92, SEC 1109, further amended by P.L. 116-283, SEC 1117 and further amended by P.L.118-31, SEC 1104 and SEC 1250B.
- →Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
- →Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Develop strategy, policy, and guidance for the cyber hardening of critical weapon systems.
- →Evaluate and assess component progress towards meeting cyber hardening goals and mitigating cyber vulnerabilities.
- →Maintain knowledge of technology and processes for securing platform/mission systems from cyber-attacks, increasing resiliency in contested cyberspace, and restoring functionality post-attack.
- →Lead the development of Congressional Reports focused on cybersecurity for Weapon Systems.
- →Prepare and review executive correspondence, Decision Memoranda, briefings, and other program documentation for senior leadership, the Office of the President, and other agencies.
Requirements
- ✓Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 619a9a14-7366-47d9-b488-446730b663f1
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