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IT Security Specialist

Department of Defense
San Jose, CA
Estimated Salary
USD 95.000 – USD 145.000
Live Update
4 Mei 2026
Deadline
4 Mei 2027

Job Description

Join our elite federal cybersecurity team protecting critical national infrastructure at our San Jose facility. This urgent opening offers immediate start for qualified professionals to safeguard sensitive systems against evolving threats. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, cutting-edge resources, and career advancement opportunities within one of America's most vital security agencies.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and monitor advanced intrusion detection/prevention systems
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Develop incident response protocols and lead security breach mitigation
  • Manage identity access control systems and encryption frameworks
  • Collaborate with cross-agency threat intelligence teams
  • Ensure compliance with NIST and federal security standards
  • Maintain zero-trust network architecture configurations

Qualifications

  • Active Secret security clearance (required)
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
  • 5+ years experience in IT security operations
  • Certification in CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+
  • Expertise in cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
  • Knowledge of federal security frameworks (FISMA, NIST SP 800-53)
  • Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance if not current

Required Skills

Cybersecurity IT Security NIST FISMA CISSP CEH Splunk AWS Azure Incident Response Penetration Testing

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