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Posted: January 15, 2026 (1 day ago)

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IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$106,437 - $158,322

per year

Closes

January 24, 2026

GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves serving as an expert in cybersecurity for defense systems, helping program managers implement and monitor security measures to protect information from threats.

You'll assess risks, maintain documentation, and advise leaders on keeping systems secure throughout their development and operation.

It's a great fit for experienced IT professionals with a strong background in government cybersecurity standards who enjoy problem-solving in a high-stakes environment.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in cybersecurity, including evaluating system security during development
  • Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST 800-53 revision 5
  • Experience conducting continuous cybersecurity compliance monitoring and periodic reviews
  • Proficiency with RMF assessment tools such as eMASS, Xacta, CSET, or similar
  • Ability to serve as Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and provide guidance to program managers
  • Skills in developing action plans, monitoring projects, and preparing status reports for cybersecurity issues
  • Meet federal eligibility requirements including time-in-grade and minimum qualifications

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job. Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below.

Site specific salary information as follows: Battle Creek, MI: $106,437 - $138,370 Columbus, OH: $111,065- $144,386 Dayton, OH: $110,401- $143,523 Fort Belvoir, VA: $121,785- $158,322 New Cumberland, PA: $121,785- $158,322 Ogden, UT: $106,437 - $138,370 Philadelphia, PA: $117,284- $152,471 Richmond, VA: $111,183- $144,540 To qualify for an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) your qualifications must include: A.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position.

To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes: - Evaluates and provides cybersecurity guidance and assessment on system development lifecycle efforts to ensure that baseline security safeguards are appropriately implemented - Conducts continuous cybersecurity compliance monitoring, to include periodic reviews of results of any such monitoring activities - Serves as a member of task forces for resolving critical problems in cybersecurity architecture and assessment/authorization to include, developing time-phased action plans and project controls, monitoring project progression, and preparing and providing status reports and briefings - Experience with RMF assessment tools such as eMASS, Xacta, CSET, or similar tools used within the Department of War.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

  • Serves as a cybersecurity Subject Area Expert (SME) and Information System Security Manager (ISSM), providing cybersecurity assistance and guidance to Program/System Managers (PM/SM) for systems or applications
  • As an ISSM, performs the assessment of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) security controls once implemented by System/Program Offices. Requires familiarity with NIST 800-53 rev. 5.
  • In coordination with Program and System Subject Matter Experts, ensure all corresponding Risk Management Framework documentation is maintained in a repository to include any dates and/or modification to all relevant documented artifacts
  • Acts as a cybersecurity technical advisor to the respective PM/SM, and when necessary, formally notifies the Primary ISSM (when applicable), Authorizing Official...
  • ...and/or Security Control Assessor of any changes affecting the information system’s cybersecurity posture
  • Assists in the development and maintenance of applicable Cybersecurity Program Plans for the applicable Program Management Office, which identifies the cybersecurity architecture, requirements, objectives, and policies
  • Monitors implementation of security guidance and directs appropriate action to resolve identified discrepancies and/or deficiencies
  • Serves as a principal advisor to leadership on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the cybersecurity of an information system

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/16/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLAJ6-26-12866599-MP