Job Description
Immediate opening for Federal IT Security Specialist in Austin, TX! Join our mission-critical team protecting national infrastructure. This full-time, permanent position offers competitive benefits and rapid onboarding for qualified candidates.
What You'll Do:
- Secure federal networks against cyber threats
- Implement NIST/FISMA compliance frameworks
- Lead incident response operations
- Collaborate with cross-agency security teams
Responsibilities
- Monitor and mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities across federal systems
- Develop and maintain security policies and procedures
- Conduct risk assessments and penetration testing
- Manage security incidents and forensic investigations
- Train personnel on security best practices
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations (CUI, HIPAA)
- Coordinate with DHS and partner agencies
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (immediate hire requirement)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
- 3+ years of federal IT security experience
- Certifications: CISSP, Security+, or GIAC equivalent
- Expertise in network security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS)
- Knowledge of federal security frameworks (NIST SP 800-53)
- Strong written/verbal communication skills