Job Description
Are you ready to defend the nation?
The Department of Defense is seeking a highly skilled Information Technology Specialist (Information Security) to join our team in San Antonio, Texas. In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of protecting critical federal information systems and ensuring the resilience of our nation's cyber infrastructure. If you have a passion for technology, national security, and excellence, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
- National Impact: Play a direct role in safeguarding sensitive data and national security operations.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Professional Growth: Access to continuous learning opportunities, training, and career advancement within the federal sector.
- Stable Environment: Join a mission-driven organization offering job security and a stable work-life balance.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Responsibilities
- Manage Security Compliance: Monitor, evaluate, and report on the effectiveness of security measures to ensure compliance with federal regulations and policies.
- Incident Response: Lead the investigation and remediation of cyber incidents, breaches, and vulnerabilities within the network environment.
- Configuration Management: Implement and maintain security configurations for servers, workstations, and network devices.
- Vulnerability Assessments: Conduct regular penetration testing and vulnerability scans to identify potential security weaknesses.
- Access Control: Manage user access permissions, including granting and revoking privileges based on the principle of least privilege.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of security incidents, configurations, and audit trails for regulatory compliance.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Clearance: Must be eligible for a Secret Security Clearance.
- Certifications: Active certification such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH is highly preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT security, network administration, or a related technical field.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar).
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Problem Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a focus on proactive risk mitigation.