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Federal IT Specialist (Cybersecurity) - Night Shift

Apex Federal Solutions
San Diego
Estimated Salary
USD 90.000 – USD 130.000
Live Update
10 Juni 2026
Deadline
10 Jun 2027

Job Description

Join the Nation's Leaders in Federal Cybersecurity.

We are seeking a highly skilled Federal IT Specialist to join our elite team supporting critical national defense operations. This is a unique opportunity to work in a high-impact environment, ensuring the resilience of federal networks during critical night shift operations.

As a night shift specialist, you will play a pivotal role in monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents when the network is most active. If you are a security-conscious professional looking for a stable, rewarding career with the federal government sector, we want to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

  • Impactful Work: Directly contribute to the security and stability of federal infrastructure.
  • Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with annual performance bonuses.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.
  • Flexible Schedule: Full-time night shift role with guaranteed hours.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor federal network traffic 24/7 to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats, intrusions, and anomalies.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and patch management for critical systems during off-peak hours.
  • Execute incident response procedures to contain and mitigate security breaches.
  • Document security events, analysis reports, and remediation steps in accordance with federal standards (NIST).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams during shift handovers to ensure continuous operational awareness.
  • Ensure compliance with federal regulations, including FISMA and DIACAP.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; or equivalent military experience.
  • Active Top Secret clearance (TS) with Polygraph is required.
  • Certification: CompTIA Security+, CEH, or CISSP preferred.
  • Proven experience in network security monitoring and incident response.
  • Ability to work rotating night shifts (typically 10pm - 6am or 11pm - 7am).
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in a high-pressure environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required Skills

Security+ CISSP Network Security Incident Response Night Shift Federal Government Cyber Defense NIST FISMA Vulnerability Management

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