Job Description
Join our critical mission safeguarding national security at the Department of Defense. We're urgently seeking a dedicated IT Security Specialist to protect sensitive systems and data in Virginia Beach. This high-impact role offers unparalleled career growth, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to serve your country while advancing your expertise in cutting-edge cybersecurity protocols.
What You'll Gain:
- Competitive federal salary with locality adjustments
- Comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance
- Generous retirement plans (TSP/FERS)
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Professional development certifications
Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor NIST-compliant cybersecurity frameworks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Manage security incident response protocols
- Oversee network access control systems
- Develop security awareness training programs
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations (FISMA, DFARS)
- Collaborate with cross-agency security teams
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years in IT security roles
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Experience with Splunk/IBM QRadar SIEM tools
- Knowledge of Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Strong incident response documentation skills