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Federal IT Security Specialist

Department of Defense
Baltimore
Estimated Salary
USD 89.370 – USD 116.255
New
Live Update
24 September 2026
Deadline
24 Sep 2027

Job Description

Join our elite federal cybersecurity team in Baltimore and protect critical national infrastructure. This urgent hiring initiative offers immediate placement in a mission-critical role with competitive federal benefits and career advancement opportunities. We seek passionate professionals dedicated to safeguarding sensitive government systems against evolving cyber threats.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive security assessments and vulnerability scans across federal networks
  • Develop and implement robust security protocols in compliance with NIST/FISMA standards
  • Lead incident response operations for cyber threats and security breaches
  • Collaborate with cross-agency teams on security policy development
  • Monitor security intelligence feeds and proactively address emerging threats
  • Manage access control systems and identity verification frameworks
  • Prepare detailed security compliance reports for senior leadership

Qualifications

  • Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain immediately)
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
  • 5+ years experience in federal IT security environments
  • Expertise in NIST 800-53, FISMA compliance frameworks
  • Industry certifications (CISSP, Security+, CEH) required
  • Advanced knowledge of network security tools (Splunk, SIEM, Palo Alto)
  • Demonstrated experience with risk assessment methodologies
  • Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance within 90 days

Required Skills

Cybersecurity NIST Compliance FISMA Incident Response Risk Assessment Security Clearance Federal IT CISSP Splunk

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