Job Description
Join the forefront of national security as a Federal IT Security Specialist in San Jose. This critical role protects vital government infrastructure from evolving cyber threats while supporting mission-critical operations. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the prestige of serving your country in California's innovation hub.
What You'll Gain:
- Comprehensive federal benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans
- Professional development through federal training programs
- Work-life balance with flexible scheduling options
- Collaborative environment with cutting-edge technology
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain NIST-compliant cybersecurity frameworks across federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on classified networks
- Develop incident response plans and lead security breach investigations
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on threat intelligence sharing
- Manage access control systems and identity management protocols
- Ensure compliance with FISMA, HIPAA, and other federal regulations
- Train staff on cybersecurity best practices and security awareness
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 5 years experience in federal IT security or related field
- Active CISSP, Security+, or CompTIA Security+ certification required
- Proficiency with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight)
- Knowledge of FedRAMP and NIST SP 800-53 standards
- Experience with cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities