Job Description
Join the Department of Veterans Affairs in protecting our nation's heroes as a Federal IT Security Specialist in Las Vegas. This full-time position offers competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to work at the forefront of federal cybersecurity initiatives. You'll safeguard critical veteran healthcare systems while enjoying Nevada's vibrant lifestyle.
Why Join Us?
• Comprehensive federal benefits package
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Professional development stipends
• Mission-driven impact on veteran services
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain NIST-compliant cybersecurity frameworks across VA systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on healthcare IT infrastructure
- Manage security incident response protocols for 24/7 VA medical facilities
- Develop security policies for HIPAA-compliant veteran data protection
- Coordinate with federal agencies on cybersecurity threat intelligence sharing
- Train staff on security best practices and compliance requirements
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field (5 years experience accepted)
- CompTIA Security+ CE certification or equivalent
- 3+ years experience with federal IT security frameworks (FISMA, NIST)
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure) and network architecture
- Ability to obtain and maintain VA-specific security certifications