Job Description
Join the forefront of national security as a Federal IT Security Specialist with weekend remote flexibility based in Raleigh, NC. This critical role offers unparalleled benefits including federal health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Work remotely while supporting essential government infrastructure with a 4-day work week (Friday-Monday). Ideal for candidates seeking impactful public service with exceptional work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Safeguard federal systems through continuous monitoring and threat detection
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity protocols across remote infrastructure
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Respond to security incidents with rapid mitigation procedures
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST)
- Document security policies and incident reports
- Train personnel on secure remote work practices
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain federal security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years experience in IT security or federal IT roles
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification
- Proficiency with SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight)
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Ability to work independently during weekend shifts
- Strong communication skills for technical documentation