Job Description
Are you ready to defend the nation’s space capabilities? The United States Space Force is seeking a highly skilled Information Technology Specialist (Cybersecurity) to join our elite team at Peterson Space Force Base. In this critical role, you will safeguard our digital infrastructure against evolving cyber threats, ensuring the integrity and availability of our mission-critical systems.
We offer unparalleled federal benefits, including a competitive salary, comprehensive health coverage, life insurance, and a guaranteed pension plan. If you are a proactive security professional looking to make a tangible impact on national defense, we want to hear from you.
We offer unparalleled federal benefits, including a competitive salary, comprehensive health coverage, life insurance, and a guaranteed pension plan. If you are a proactive security professional looking to make a tangible impact on national defense, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Monitor network traffic and systems for suspicious activity using SIEM tools.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on internal networks.
- Respond to and mitigate cybersecurity incidents in real-time.
- Implement and enforce cybersecurity policies and compliance standards (NIST, FISMA).
- Manage security configurations for cloud environments and data centers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure software development lifecycles.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, or related field.
- Active Top Secret clearance with Polygraph required.
- Certifications such as CISSP, Security+, or CEH preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity analysis or network administration.
- Strong knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, and encryption standards.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a high-pressure environment.