Job Description
Join the Department of Veterans Affairs as a Federal IT Security Specialist in San Jose, CA. Enjoy weekly pay while protecting critical federal systems. This role offers competitive benefits, career growth, and the opportunity to serve our nation's heroes. You'll work in a dynamic environment with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with top-tier professionals.
We're seeking a dedicated professional to safeguard IT infrastructure, implement security protocols, and ensure compliance with federal regulations. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and want to make a tangible impact, this is your chance to thrive in a mission-driven organization.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain federal IT security policies and NIST standards
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on federal systems
- Monitor network traffic for security threats and respond to incidents
- Manage security certifications (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA compliance)
- Develop security awareness training for federal employees
- Collaborate with cross-agency security teams on threat intelligence
- Document security procedures and maintain audit trails
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (required)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
- 3+ years of IT security experience in federal/government sector
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight)
- Knowledge of federal compliance frameworks (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills