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IT Specialist - Federal Government Contract (Mesa, AZ)

Apex Federal Solutions
Mesa
Estimated Salary
USD 85.000 – USD 115.000
Live Update
8 Juli 2026
Deadline
8 Jul 2027

Job Description

Are you ready to defend the nation's critical infrastructure?

We are urgently seeking a highly skilled IT Specialist to join our team in Mesa, AZ. This is a rare opportunity to work on high-impact federal projects supporting national defense and secure communications. If you possess a strong technical background and a commitment to government service, we want to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

  • Mission-Driven Work: Directly contribute to the security and efficiency of federal agencies.
  • Competitive Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience.
  • Professional Growth: Access to cutting-edge technology and federal training programs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement, maintain, and monitor security protocols for federal information systems.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify system weaknesses.
  • Manage user access controls and identity management systems (IAM) in compliance with federal standards.
  • Ensure strict adherence to NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP compliance requirements.
  • Respond to and mitigate cybersecurity incidents and security breaches.
  • Provide technical documentation and incident reports to federal stakeholders.

Qualifications:

  • Clearance: Active Top Secret or Secret clearance is required.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in federal IT environments or with the Department of Defense.
  • Certifications: Security+ (required), CISSP, or CEH preferred.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in network security architecture, firewalls, and SIEM tools.
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Implement, maintain, and monitor security protocols for federal information systems.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify system weaknesses.
  • Manage user access controls and identity management systems (IAM) in compliance with federal standards.
  • Ensure strict adherence to NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP compliance requirements.
  • Respond to and mitigate cybersecurity incidents and security breaches.
  • Provide technical documentation and incident reports to federal stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Clearance: Active Top Secret or Secret clearance is required.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in federal IT environments or with the Department of Defense.
  • Certifications: Security+ (required), CISSP, or CEH preferred.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in network security architecture, firewalls, and SIEM tools.
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with senior leadership.

Required Skills

Security+ CISSP NIST FISMA FedRAMP Network Security Incident Response Federal Contracting IAM Penetration Testing

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