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Information Systems Security Specialist

VTG
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2026
Overview

VTG is seeking a Information System Security Specialist to support the Navy located at the Washington Navy Yard. Position is 100% onsite.

What will you do?

The Information System Security Specialist is responsible for supporting all aspects of a Program Information Assurance (IA) processes tailored to include minimum qualification standards, fundamental awareness and familiarity to demonstrated competency with specific experience in Cyber Security, Engineering, Test & Evaluation, (T&E) and/or Security Control Assessor (SCA) under a Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and/or Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process. The specialist should demonstrate a working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and/or include prior experience with the Defense Information Assurance & Certification Accreditation Process (DIACAP). Familiarity with security policies & guidance documents to assist with the preparation and maintenance of process artifacts, traceability documents purposed for compliance with Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements. The specialist is expected to evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing up to classified information, and supervise and/or maintain the operational security posture for an information system or program. More senior specialists may assist or develop system security policy and ensure compliance of change management and configuration control processes. Plan and coordinate the IT security program and policies supporting the command leadership mission and goals.

Do you have what it takes?

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science, from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution
  • Minimum of 5 years professional experience
  • Shows competent skills associated with the labor category, performs moderately complex tasks independently and complex tasks with some guidance and feedback, and completes tasks on time and to a standard that is satisfactory

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science, from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution

*Pending contract award

*Military friendly

Pay Range: VTG's estimated starting pay range is $80,000-120,000, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.

Salary : $80,000 - $120,000

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