Job Description
Join the forefront of national security as a Federal IT Security Specialist in Columbus, Ohio. This critical role protects vital government infrastructure from evolving cyber threats while offering unparalleled career growth and comprehensive benefits. Work alongside dedicated professionals in a mission-driven environment where your expertise directly impacts national safety.
Responsibilities
- Safeguard classified and unclassified federal IT systems against cyber attacks
- Implement NIST and FISMA compliance frameworks across agency networks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Lead incident response coordination during security breaches
- Develop and maintain robust security documentation and policies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on security architecture
- Monitor security metrics and generate executive reports
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of federal IT security experience
- CompTIA Security+ and CISSP certifications required
- Expertise in network security tools (Splunk, CrowdStrike)
- Knowledge of federal IT compliance standards (FedRAMP, CUI)
- Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance