Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team protecting critical federal infrastructure in Louisville, KY. We're urgently seeking a highly skilled IT Security Specialist to safeguard sensitive data systems against evolving threats. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to serve your country in a mission-critical role.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain advanced network security protocols (firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption)
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on federal systems
- Manage incident response protocols for cyber threats
- Develop security awareness training programs for federal employees
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA security standards
- Collaborate with federal law enforcement on threat intelligence
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in IT security with federal/government experience
- Active CISSP, Security+, or CompTIA Security+ certification
- Expertise in threat detection, incident response, and risk assessment
- Knowledge of federal compliance frameworks (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP)
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance