Job Description
Join the critical mission of protecting national infrastructure as a Federal IT Security Specialist in El Paso. This urgent opening requires immediate deployment to safeguard sensitive government systems against evolving cyber threats. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible scheduling, and career advancement opportunities within a mission-driven organization.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity protocols across federal networks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Monitor security incidents and initiate incident response protocols
- Develop security awareness training programs for federal personnel
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA security standards
- Collaborate with cross-agency cybersecurity teams
- Document security policies and procedures
- Manage security access control systems
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (required)
- Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity or equivalent experience
- 3+ years in network security or federal IT roles
- Certification in Security+ or CISSP (preferred)
- Experience with SIEM tools and threat detection platforms
- Knowledge of federal IT security frameworks (NIST, FISMA)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance