Job Description
Join the critical mission of safeguarding federal infrastructure as an IT Security Specialist in Kansas City. This urgent hiring initiative offers a dynamic opportunity to protect national security systems while advancing your career in a high-impact role. Enjoy comprehensive federal benefits, competitive compensation, and the chance to work alongside top-tier cybersecurity professionals.
Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor advanced cybersecurity protocols for federal networks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Lead incident response and threat mitigation operations
- Develop security awareness training for federal employees
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
- Collaborate with cross-agency security task forces
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in federal IT security
- Active CISSP or CompTIA Security+ certification
- Proficiency in SIEM tools and threat intelligence platforms
- Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure)