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Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (Infosec) with Security Clearance
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Lakehurst, Ocean County, New Jersey, 08733, USA
Listed on 2026-08-11
Listing for:
Department of Defense
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-11
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Duties
* You will provide technical leadership for offensive cybersecurity activities, networks, applications, hardware, firmware, embedded systems, operational technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), wireless technologies, and Red Team operations.
* You will serve as a Red Team Lead for Cyber Table Top (CTT) Operational Force (OPFOR) events, developing realistic adversary scenarios, assessing defensive capabilities, provide recommendation to improve cyber resiliency and mission effectiveness.
* You will lead multiple concurrent penetration testing efforts by establishing technical priorities, resolving complex engineering challenges, allocating technical resources, and ensuring successful execution of customer requirements Requirements Conditions of employment
* Must be a US Citizen.
* Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
* Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
* New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
* Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
* Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
* You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
* This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the
Functional Area
and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established time frames.
* This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code of 541, proficiency level III the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies
* This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the DS-06 or comparable GS-12/13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, performing the following;
Performing senior-level offensive cybersecurity engineering and serving as a technical authority for vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, specialized experience in the following areas:
* Penetration Testing & Red Teaming:
Leading advanced penetration testing, firmware analysis, and adversarial cyber assessments on networks, applications, and embedded hardware/firmware;
* Mission-Critical & OT Systems:
Evaluating vulnerabilities within operational technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), Support Equipment (SE), or Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE);
* Adversary Emulation:
Designing threat scenarios for Cyber Table Top (CTT) or Red Team events, performing reverse engineering, and delivering risk mitigation advice to senior leadership;
* Lab Management &
Infrastructure: Overseeing cyber test environments, automating testing methodologies, and managing secure test networks (such as JMETC/JMN);
* Technical Advising:
Serving as a senior technical advisor to program offices using proficiency in Linux, Windows, virtualization, and scripting (Python, Power Shell, or Bash). Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) position. This position requires the incumbent to exercise judgment in making a Government decision or in taking Government action in regards to activities in which the final decision or action may have economic impact on the interests of any non-federal entity.
The incumbent is required to file an OGE 450 by 31 October of each year. This position is Critical Sensitive, requires a T5/SSBI. The incumbent must obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top-Secret Clearance. Cyberspace Workforce (CWF) Requirement This position has been designated as a Cyberspace Workforce position in the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) work roles of 541:
Vulnerability Assessment Analyst, proficiency level:
Advanced, 531:
Cyber Defense Incident Responder, proficiency level:
Advanced, and 111:
All-Source Analyst,…
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