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Computer Scientist (Cyber)
Job at a glance
- Category
- GRC
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Location
- Letterkenny Army Depot, Pennsylvania
- Salary range
- $150,424 to $197,200
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
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Defense Information Systems Agency is hiring a Computer Scientist (Cyber) in Letterkenny Army Depot, Pennsylvania. This is a GRC job in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $150,424 to $197,200. Review the full details below and apply directly with Defense Information Systems Agency.
This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command. It is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA - Risk Management Directorate (RE42). Qualifications: In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Basic Requirements: Computer Science Series 1550: A bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. AND Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-14, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: (1) Planning and developing IT cybersecurity solutions for network systems; (2) Conducting vulnerability, intrusion, or penetration testing assessments; (3) Analyzing network traffic and architectures to identify and mitigate security threats; and (4) Designing test and evaluation plans for cybersecurity software and network systems. Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after
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This job is based in Letterkenny Army Depot, Pennsylvania on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to Defense Information Systems Agency's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.
About cybersecurity governance jobs
Cybersecurity governance connects security control frameworks to business and regulatory risk, covering policy, risk assessment, and control assurance rather than hands-on operations. Jobs like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, and security risk and control-assurance practices.
How to position yourself for this cybersecurity governance job
Strong candidates emphasize security control frameworks, risk assessment, policy and standards, and translating technical security posture into governance and board-level reporting. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how Defense Information Systems Agency would apply NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, and security risk and control-assurance practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.
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