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IT Security Specialist (Federal)

Department of Defense (DoD)
Colorado Springs
Estimated Salary
USD 95.000 – USD 125.000
New
Live Update
24 September 2026
Deadline
24 Sep 2027

Job Description

Join our elite cybersecurity team protecting critical national infrastructure at Peterson Space Force Base. This urgent federal opportunity offers immediate impact in safeguarding DoD systems against evolving threats. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling, and a mission-driven environment. Relocation assistance provided for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and monitor advanced security protocols for DoD networks
  • Lead incident response for cyber threats and vulnerabilities
  • Conduct penetration testing and security audits on classified systems
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies for aerospace defense systems
  • Collaborate with federal agencies on threat intelligence sharing
  • Maintain compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
  • Mentor junior security analysts on best practices

Qualifications

  • Active Secret security clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
  • 5+ years experience in federal IT security roles
  • CompTIA Security+ and CISSP certifications required
  • Expertise in SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight)
  • Knowledge of DoD RMF framework
  • Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure GovCloud)

Required Skills

Cybersecurity IT Security NIST FISMA DoD RMF Splunk CISSP AWS GovCloud Incident Response Risk Assessment

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