Job Description
Immediate opportunity for qualified candidates to join federal cybersecurity efforts in Phoenix! We seek a dedicated IT Security Specialist to protect critical infrastructure and ensure compliance with federal regulations. This urgent opening includes competitive benefits, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. Help safeguard our nation while building a rewarding career with the federal government.
Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor security protocols for federal networks and systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Manage incident response and threat mitigation procedures
- Ensure compliance with NIST, FISMA, and other federal security standards
- Collaborate with cross-agency cybersecurity teams
- Develop security awareness training programs
- Prepare detailed security documentation and audit reports
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (required)
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in IT security or federal IT roles
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification
- Proficiency with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight)
- Knowledge of federal IT security frameworks
- Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance (if not already held)