Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team protecting critical federal infrastructure at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. We're urgently seeking a skilled IT Specialist to safeguard veteran data systems against evolving cyber threats. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, professional development opportunities, and work in a mission-driven environment. This role offers direct impact on national security while serving our nation's heroes.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity protocols across VA networks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) systems
- Develop incident response plans and execute breach mitigation
- Collaborate with IT teams on secure system architecture
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
- Train staff on cybersecurity best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 3+ years experience in federal IT security
- Active Security+ CE certification
- Experience with CMMC frameworks
- Knowledge of FedRAMP requirements
- Valid U.S. government security clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Proficiency in cloud security (AWS/Azure)