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Cybersecurity Specialist (Federal)

Department of Defense
Virginia Beach
Estimated Salary
USD 85.000 – USD 125.000
New
Live Update
17 Juli 2026
Deadline
17 Jul 2027

Job Description

Join the Department of Defense's elite cybersecurity team in Virginia Beach as a Cybersecurity Specialist. This critical role protects national defense systems from evolving cyber threats while offering unparalleled career growth and benefits. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive health coverage, and retirement plans unique to federal service.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain security protocols for classified defense systems
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Monitor network traffic for security incidents and anomalies
  • Develop incident response plans and disaster recovery procedures
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on security architecture
  • Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
  • Train personnel on cybersecurity best practices

Qualifications

  • Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in network security
  • Certification in CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+
  • Expertise in SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar)
  • Knowledge of DoD RMF and DIACAP frameworks
  • Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Required Skills

Cybersecurity Network Security NIST FISMA CISSP Splunk AWS Incident Response DoD Security Clearance

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