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IT Specialist (Cybersecurity)

Department of Veterans Affairs
Raleigh
Estimated Salary
USD 78.830 – USD 102.680
Live Update
4 Mei 2026
Deadline
4 Mei 2027

Job Description

Join the Department of Veterans Affairs as an IT Specialist in Raleigh, NC, where you'll safeguard critical systems while serving our nation's heroes. This full-time federal role offers competitive benefits, career stability, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity infrastructure. Our Raleigh office fosters a collaborative environment where your technical expertise directly impacts veteran care delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain cybersecurity protocols for VA networks
  • Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability remediation
  • Manage incident response and security event monitoring
  • Develop disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies
  • Coordinate with federal agencies on security compliance (NIST, FISMA)
  • Mentor junior IT staff on security best practices
  • Document security procedures and maintain audit trails

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • GS-12 level experience in IT security/systems administration
  • Security+ CE or CISSP certification mandatory
  • Expertise in network security tools (SIEM, firewalls)
  • Familiarity with federal IT security frameworks
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Tier 3 clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 5+ years progressive IT security experience

Required Skills

Cybersecurity IT Systems Administration NIST Compliance Risk Assessment Incident Response Network Security FISMA Security+ CISSP

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