Job Description
Join the critical mission of safeguarding federal infrastructure as a weekend-shift IT Security Specialist in Charlotte, NC. This role offers competitive federal benefits, career advancement, and the opportunity to work in a high-stakes environment protecting national security assets. Enjoy premium pay differentials for weekend hours while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Why Apply?
• Top-tier federal health and retirement plans
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility
• Paid federal holidays and vacation
• On-the-job training for security certifications
Responsibilities
- Monitor and respond to cybersecurity threats 24/7 during weekend shifts
- Implement and maintain federal IT security protocols (NIST/FISMA compliance)
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Manage incident response procedures for security breaches
- Collaborate with cross-agency security teams during critical events
- Document security incidents and prepare compliance reports
- Train personnel on security best practices
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (required)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification
- 2+ years of IT security experience
- Familiarity with federal security frameworks (FISMA, NIST)
- Ability to work rotating weekend shifts (Fri-Sun)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- U.S. citizenship (mandatory for federal roles)