Job Description
Join our elite federal team in Nashville as an IT Specialist and enjoy the unique opportunity to serve your nation with a remote work arrangement and comprehensive pension plan. This immediate hire position offers unparalleled job security, competitive benefits, and the chance to work on critical national infrastructure projects. We're seeking dedicated professionals who thrive in collaborative environments and possess a passion for public service.
Why This Role Stands Out: Work from anywhere in the US while contributing to federal cybersecurity initiatives. Enjoy immediate start date, paid federal holidays, generous leave accrual, and a retirement plan that ensures lifelong financial stability.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain secure federal IT systems and networks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and cybersecurity incident response
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on critical infrastructure protection
- Ensure compliance with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
- Provide technical guidance to senior leadership on IT modernization strategies
- Manage vendor relationships for federal IT procurement and implementation
- Develop disaster recovery plans and business continuity protocols
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship (required for federal clearance)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 5 years in IT security/systems administration
- Active Security+ CE or CISSP certification (required)
- Experience with federal IT frameworks (NIST, FISMA)
- Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and virtualization
- Ability to obtain Secret clearance (immediate hire with interim clearance possible)