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Polar IT Services

Azure Databrick Engineer

Richmond, VA · On-site +1

Azure Databrick Engineer Location: 100% Remote It's a W2 role This is a remote position: Remote opportunities available in the following states: Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, Delaware, Florida ...

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Security Lead / Release Lead (REMOTE)

Chantilly, VA · Remote

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company , is seeking a Security Lead / Release Lead with a Secret security clearance to support KITS and our government customer. The position is ...

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Security Lead / Release Lead (REMOTE)

Chantilly, VA · Remote

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company , is seeking a Security Lead / Release Lead with a Secret security clearance to support KITS and our government customer. The position is ...

Seneca Holdings

IT Manager

Virginia Beach, VA · Remote

$90K - $110K/yr

This is a remote position. The IT Manager serves as a technical expert and trusted advisor ... Tenant security configuration baselines * Data classification, retention, and lifecycle policies

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How much do remote it security jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote it security in Virginia is $18.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.24 and $18.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in remote IT security roles, and how can they be managed?

Remote IT security professionals often encounter challenges such as maintaining effective communication with on-site teams, ensuring secure access to sensitive systems, and staying updated on rapidly evolving threats. To manage these challenges, it’s important to use secure collaboration tools, participate in regular virtual meetings, and follow strict protocols for remote access. Building strong relationships with colleagues and ongoing professional development also help maintain high security standards and seamless workflow.

What is remote IT security?

Remote IT security refers to the practice of protecting digital assets, systems, and data for organizations where employees, contractors, or users work from locations outside of centralized offices. This involves securing remote access to company networks, ensuring secure communication, managing endpoint security, and monitoring for cyber threats that target remote work environments. Remote IT security professionals implement and manage tools such as virtual private networks (VPNs), multi-factor authentication, endpoint protection, and cloud security solutions. Their goal is to mitigate risks associated with remote work, such as unsecured Wi-Fi, phishing attacks, and unauthorized access. These roles are critical as more organizations adopt flexible and remote work models.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote IT security professional?

To thrive as a Remote IT Security professional, you need strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk assessment, and network security, typically backed by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, VPNs, and certifications like CISSP or CompTIA Security+ are often required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and self-motivation are crucial soft skills for identifying threats and collaborating remotely. These skills and qualities are essential to proactively protect organizational assets from cyber threats while effectively working from a remote environment.

What is the difference between Remote It Security vs Remote Network Security Specialist?

AspectRemote It SecurityRemote Network Security Specialist
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISACCNA Security, CompTIA Security+, CISSP
Work EnvironmentIT departments, cybersecurity firms, remote rolesNetwork teams, cybersecurity firms, remote roles
Industry UsageBroad IT security roles across industriesFocus on network infrastructure security
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Remote It Security professionals focus on overall cybersecurity measures, including policies, software, and threat management. Remote Network Security Specialists concentrate specifically on securing network infrastructure, firewalls, and network protocols. While both roles require similar certifications and often work remotely in cybersecurity environments, their primary focus areas differ, with Remote It Security covering broader security practices and Remote Network Security Specialists specializing in network protection.

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Infographic showing various Remote It Security job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,251 per year, or $18.9 per hour.

IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/NETWORK)

Defense Information Systems Agency

Norfolk, VA • On-site, Remote

$90K - $140K/yr

Full-time

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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 Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA - FE/Special Services/Infrastructure Office.
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  • Prepares acquisition, management, implementation, and transition plans for a wide range of assigned network IT management and projects at DISA J6 C4E and supported commands.
  • Remain abreast of external infrastructure designs and development activities. Closely monitors progress and follow-on capabilities and prepare plans to incorporate improvements into existing system architecture.
  • Takes broadly-defined goals from such sources as the system specification or ill-defined user requirements, compare them to the command's mission, current system design and state-of-the-art technology, and translate them into actionable tasks.
  • Provides technical leadership and direction to accomplish the team mission of applying a network design process uniformly throughout J6 in the selection and procurement of data communication services.
  • Incumbent will lead other IT positions involved in the maintenance, modification, development, testing, management of IT projects and security systems.

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Conditions of employment
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
  • In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements overall in 12 months.
  • This is a drug testing position.
  • This position may require the incumbent to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, and/or overtime.

Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.
Basic Requirements:
Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position. For vacancies below the full-performance level of the position, the basic requirement will be evaluated on a developmental basis. Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process.
Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards
Customer Service - experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs
Oral Communication -briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience
Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions
Qualifying Experience:
In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must possess qualifying experience. To qualify based on your experience, 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:
  • GG-12: Experience such as assisting with network project plans; or Aiding cost estimate development; or Applying network design processes; or Supporting infrastructure security protection; or Helping implement IT security policies.
  • GG-13: Experience such as preparing plans for network projects; or Developing cost estimates for networks; or Leading teams in network design; or Coordinating network security activities; or Implementing IT security policies.

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 the closing date of the announcement.
**Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position.**
Education
There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experienceat the GG-12/13 grade level.
Additional information
  • This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system.
  • If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment.
  • This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to an appointment in the competitive service.
  • A three year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.
  • Management has the prerogative to select at either grade level.
  • This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to target position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. However promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of a promotion is implied.
  • Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination
  • Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.
  • This is a covered position and the person selected for this position must complete an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (DoD 5500.7).
  • We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
  • Moving costs MAY be paid.
  • The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
  • Salary plus Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) is authorized. This rate is subject to change without notice.
  • Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized.
  • This position is covered under DoD Manual 8140 which will be subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual.
  • This position has been designated as "Mission Essential." Incumbent will be required to report to work or relocate to a new duty location, within the United States, in times of local/national emergency.
  • Employee is subject to recall or call back during off-shift hours, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, if required by upper management.
  • Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
  • For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here.
  • For more information on veterans' preference, click here.
  • For more information regarding qualifications requirements, click here.
  • All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
  • If selected, the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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