Job Description
Join the Department of Veterans Affairs as an IT Specialist in Raleigh, NC, where you'll safeguard critical systems while serving our nation's heroes. This full-time federal role offers competitive benefits, career stability, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity infrastructure. Our Raleigh office fosters a collaborative environment where your technical expertise directly impacts veteran care delivery.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity protocols for VA networks
- Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability remediation
- Manage incident response and security event monitoring
- Develop disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies
- Coordinate with federal agencies on security compliance (NIST, FISMA)
- Mentor junior IT staff on security best practices
- Document security procedures and maintain audit trails
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- GS-12 level experience in IT security/systems administration
- Security+ CE or CISSP certification mandatory
- Expertise in network security tools (SIEM, firewalls)
- Familiarity with federal IT security frameworks
- Ability to obtain and maintain Tier 3 clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years progressive IT security experience