IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

Location: Fort Meade, MD, United States. Telework may be available under agency policy, but this is not a remote job. Occasional travel may be required.

Salary: $114,695–$149,106 per year.

Company

hirify.global supports U.S. defense information systems and the US Cyber Command mission.

What you will do

• Oversee the cybersecurity program for an information system or network.
• Manage information security strategy, infrastructure, requirements, policy enforcement, emergency planning, and security awareness.
• Develop cyberspace plans, strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with organizational missions.
• Monitor systems and compliance, advise on security policies, and participate in secure network and systems design.
• Coordinate complex information security issues, assess security events, and implement corrective actions.
• Gather, analyze, and preserve evidence for the prosecution of computer crimes.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• At least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to the next lower federal grade level, including adapting security guidelines and procedures; auditing information systems, servers, and network devices; managing user access tracking; investigating security incidents; and reporting findings to leadership.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem-solving competencies in IT contexts.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Must pass a favorable suitability review, national security background check, and drug test.
• Must complete DoD 8140 Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements within 12 months.
• Shift or alternative schedule work may be required; the position is Mission Essential.
• There is no education substitution for qualifying experience at the GG-12 level.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time Excepted Service appointment in the Cyber Excepted Service.
• Federal employee benefits are available according to appointment eligibility.
• Telework availability depends on mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• Relocation or moving costs may be reimbursed or authorized under agency policy.
• Recruitment, relocation, retention incentives, and cost-of-living allowance may be authorized.

Hiring process

• Submit a complete application package by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on November 12, 2026.
• Include a maximum two-page resume detailing job titles, duties, dates, and work schedule or hours, plus the completed eligibility or assessment questionnaire.
• Provide applicable SF-50, veterans preference, transcripts, or PPP documentation; complete the online questionnaire and verify application status after submission.