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Information Technology Specialist (Information Security)
U.S. Marine Corps is hiring for the job of Information Technology Specialist (Information Security), Quantico, Virginia (On-site). This is a Cybersecurity job in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $110000 - $130000 Per Year. Review the full details below and apply directly with U.S. Marine Corps.
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
Qualifications: Six years of progressively technical experience with information security, preferably with Cisco, Microsoft and UNIX based systems, client/server applications and network engineering with a minimum of three years of hands-on experience securing enterprise environments. Applicable education may be substituted for years of experience. Industry certifications such as Microsoft server and workstation (MCSE), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), ISACA CISA, Security+, CySA+, CCNA, CEH, CISSP, or Security X (CASP) are highly preferred. As an authorized and privileged user of Department of Defense Information Systems must possess or receive Information Assurance awareness by completing the Security + Certification as a condition of access within six months of employment and thereafter must complete annual Information Assurance awareness training. Must know concepts and principles used with routers, switches, firewalls, security hierarchy, and the application of encryption key infrastructures and authentication processes. Ability to relate business requirements, and risks to technology implementation for network security. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a very strong ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Must successfully complete a security clearance to travel and/or complete assigned duties that require access to classified national security information. This position had been determined as Non-critical Sensitive. As a condition of employment, the incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain an Access National Agency Check and Inquiries (ANACI/ Tier 3) Secret Clearance to access classified information.
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Location and market context
This job is based in Quantico on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to U.S. Marine Corps'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 U.S. Marine Corps 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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