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Federal IT Security Specialist - Urgent Hire

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Indianapolis
Estimated Salary
USD 89.000 – USD 115.000
Live Update
6 Mei 2026
Deadline
6 Mei 2027

Job Description

Join the mission-critical team safeguarding federal infrastructure in Indianapolis. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a dedicated IT Security Specialist to protect sensitive veteran data systems. This urgent opening offers competitive federal benefits, including retirement plans and health insurance, with opportunities for rapid advancement.

As a key member of our cybersecurity division, you'll implement cutting-edge security protocols for mission-critical systems serving 500,000+ Hoosier veterans. Enjoy a collaborative environment with flexible scheduling and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on federal networks
  • Develop and enforce zero-trust security architectures for VA data centers
  • Manage incident response protocols for cybersecurity threats
  • Coordinate with federal agencies (DHS, CISA) on security initiatives
  • Train staff on NIST and FISMA compliance requirements
  • Oversee cloud security implementations for hybrid systems
  • Generate security compliance reports for OMB oversight

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years in IT security with federal/government experience
  • Active Security+ CE and CISSP certifications required
  • Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI access
  • Expertise in FedRAMP and CMMC frameworks
  • Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and AWS/Azure security
  • Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance within 30 days

Required Skills

Cybersecurity NIST Compliance FedRAMP CISSP Security+ Incident Response Zero Trust Cloud Security Federal IT

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