Job Description
Immediate opening for a Federal IT Security Specialist in Dallas, TX! Join our mission-critical team protecting national infrastructure. This urgent position requires immediate start date to address critical cybersecurity threats. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, flexible work arrangements, and career advancement opportunities. Apply today to become part of America's frontline defense.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain federal IT security protocols across classified and unclassified systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on critical infrastructure
- Monitor security alerts and respond to incidents within SLA requirements
- Develop comprehensive security documentation and compliance reports
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams for threat intelligence sharing
- Manage IAM systems and access control policies
- Provide security training to federal personnel
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years experience in federal IT security compliance (NIST, FISMA)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Expertise in network security tools (Splunk, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto)
- Experience with cloud security architectures (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Strong incident response and forensic investigation skills
- Ability to obtain DHS Suitability Clearance