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Cybersecurity Specialist (Urgent Hire)

Department of Defense
Virginia Beach
Estimated Salary
USD 78.780 – USD 122.135
Live Update
12 Juni 2026
Deadline
12 Jun 2027

Job Description

Immediate Opportunity: Protect National Security at a Premier DoD Facility

Join our elite cybersecurity team at the Department of Defense in Virginia Beach, where your expertise directly safeguards critical national infrastructure. This urgent opening offers unparalleled career growth, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on cutting-edge security systems protecting our nation's most sensitive data. Enjoy competitive federal compensation, flexible work arrangements, and a mission-driven environment.

Why Apply Today?

• Top-secret clearance opportunity
• Direct impact on national security
• Professional development stipends
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Work-life balance initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on DoD networks
  • Implement advanced intrusion detection/prevention systems
  • Lead incident response coordination during security breaches
  • Develop and maintain security documentation (RMF, NIST compliance)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on security architecture
  • Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM platforms
  • Provide cybersecurity training to staff at all levels
  • Stay current on emerging threats and mitigation strategies

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
  • 5+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience
  • Certification in CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+
  • Expertise in NIST RMF framework implementation
  • Proficiency with Splunk, Wireshark, and Kali Linux
  • Experience with DoD-specific systems (JWICS, NIPRNet)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain government security clearance

Required Skills

cybersecurity network security NIST RMF incident response penetration testing DoD systems SIEM security clearance CISSP risk assessment

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