IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

Location: On-site positions in Montgomery, AL; Denver, CO; Fort Meade, MD; Columbus, OH; Oklahoma City, OK; Chambersburg, PA; Mechanicsburg, PA; San Antonio, TX; Hill AFB, UT; or Ogden, UT. Telework may be available under agency policy, but this is not a remote job.

Salary: $115,475–$150,119 per year.

Company

hirify.global supports U.S. defense and national cybersecurity missions through federal information systems and networks.

What you will do

• Develop policies and procedures that protect information systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access.
• Conduct systems security evaluations, audits, reviews, vulnerability assessments, and operational capability assessments.
• Develop security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.
• Participate in network and systems design to implement appropriate security policies.
• Lead large-scale projects across IT disciplines, systems, and applications, providing technical authority and actionable recommendations.
• Oversee cybersecurity programs and manage information security implications across assigned organizations, programs, or systems.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must obtain and maintain a favorable suitability review and Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
• Must satisfy applicable Selective Service requirements if born after December 31, 1959.
• At least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to the next lower federal grade, including experience supporting the security and defense of complex cyber systems and conducting vulnerability and operational capability assessments.
• Experience managing the full lifecycle of cyber operations planning, including developing, reviewing, recommending, and implementing planning guidance across organizational levels.
• Experience providing recommendations that strengthen defensive postures, improve operational resilience, and enhance preparedness against sophisticated cyber threats.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem-solving competencies in IT-related work.
• Must complete Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements within 12 months under DoD 8140 policy.
• Must pass a required drug test. Education cannot substitute for qualifying experience at the GG-13 level.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time appointment in the Cyber Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f; the appointment does not provide eligibility for conversion to the Competitive Service.
• Telework availability depends on mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Federal employment benefits may be available, subject to position eligibility.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized, and moving costs may be paid.

Hiring process

• Submit a complete application package by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on November 16, 2026, including a maximum two-page resume and the initial eligibility questionnaire.
• Describe qualifying experience clearly in the resume; provide SF-50, veterans preference, transcripts, or applicable PPP documentation when required.
• Complete the assessment questionnaire and submit the application through USAJOBS; incomplete or missing documentation may result in an ineligible rating.