Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Defense as a Federal IT Security Specialist in Wichita, Kansas. Protect critical national infrastructure while advancing your career in a mission-driven environment. Enjoy competitive benefits, federal retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. This full-time position offers the stability of federal employment with the impact of safeguarding sensitive systems.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain NIST-compliant cybersecurity frameworks across federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on classified networks
- Develop incident response protocols for cyber threats
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on security audits and compliance
- Manage security information and event management (SIEM) tools
- Train personnel on cybersecurity best practices and protocols
- Ensure compliance with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance required
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years experience in IT security with federal systems
- Certification in CISSP, Security+, or CompTIA Security+
- Proficiency in Windows/Linux systems and network architecture
- Experience with incident response tools like Splunk or ArcSight
- Knowledge of federal IT security policies and procedures
- Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance upon hire