Veteran Cybersecurity Apprentice — Hands-on Defender

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Information Security (OIS) is launching the VA Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program for Veterans to recruit, hire, and develop the future cyber workforce. Eligible for GI Bill Benefits. Term positions NTE 2.5 years with potential conversion.

The program emphasizes IT security, hands-on training, and real‑world duties within VA's cybersecurity program to protect Veteran data and information systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree with 24 semester hours in relevant fields.
• Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of graduate education leading to a master's degree.
• Time-In-Grade requirements may apply for current Federal employees.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in computer science or related field

Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree

Job description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Information Security (OIS) is launching the VA Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program for Veterans to recruit, hire, and develop the future cyber workforce. Eligible for GI Bill Benefits. Term positions NTE 2.5 years with potential conversion.

The program emphasizes IT security, hands-on training, and real‑world duties within VA's cybersecurity program to protect Veteran data and information systems.