Job Description
Join our critical mission protecting national infrastructure! We're urgently hiring an IT Security Specialist to safeguard federal systems in Austin. This high-impact role requires immediate availability to combat evolving cyber threats. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, flexible work arrangements, and career advancement opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity protocols for federal networks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Monitor security alerts using SIEM tools (Splunk, CrowdStrike)
- Develop incident response plans and coordinate breach mitigation
- Ensure compliance with FISMA, NIST, and FedRAMP standards
- Train staff on security best practices and protocols
- Collaborate with cross-agency security task forces
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI security clearance required
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
- 5+ years experience in federal IT security
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Expertise in cloud security (AWS/Azure) and encryption technologies
- Experience with security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities