Job Description
Urgent Hiring Opportunity! The Federal Government is actively seeking a highly skilled Information Technology Specialist (Cybersecurity) to join our team in Boston, MA. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a stable, long-term career within the public sector with immediate start availability.
We are looking for professionals who are passionate about national security, data protection, and modernizing federal infrastructure. If you are ready to make an impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.
Why Apply?
- Immediate Start: Onboarding begins immediately upon selection.
- Competitive Salary: Generous compensation package with annual adjustments.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling options available.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain advanced cybersecurity protocols to protect federal information systems from cyber threats and attacks.
- Monitor network traffic and analyze security logs to identify potential vulnerabilities or intrusions in real-time.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and security audits to ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA standards.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for hardware, software, and network infrastructure used by federal agencies.
- Develop and update incident response plans to mitigate the impact of security breaches.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent military experience).
- Active Public Trust security clearance (or eligibility to obtain one).
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in IT support, systems administration, or cybersecurity.
- Certification preferred: CISSP, Security+, or CEH.
- Strong knowledge of network architecture, firewalls, and VPN technologies.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.