Job Description
Join our elite federal cybersecurity team protecting critical infrastructure in Las Vegas. We seek a dedicated IT Security Specialist to safeguard sensitive systems against evolving threats. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the prestige of federal service. This position requires US citizenship and a security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor advanced intrusion detection/prevention systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop incident response protocols and execute breach mitigation
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA security frameworks
- Manage identity access control systems and privilege audits
- Coordinate with federal law enforcement agencies during security incidents
- Train personnel on cybersecurity best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years experience in federal IT security operations
- Active CISSP or Security+ certification required
- Proficiency with SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight)
- Experience with Windows/Linux security hardening
- Secret security clearance (ability to obtain Top Secret)
- Knowledge of CMMC and DoD security standards