Job Description
Join the Department of Defense in Colorado Springs as an IT Specialist and play a critical role in securing our nation's digital infrastructure. This permanent federal position offers unparalleled job security, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to serve your country while advancing your career in cybersecurity and network management.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain secure network systems supporting military operations
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on DoD infrastructure
- Develop cybersecurity protocols to protect classified and sensitive data
- Manage cloud migration projects using AWS GovCloud or Azure Government
- Provide technical leadership for cross-functional IT teams
- Ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and FedRAMP standards
- Coordinate incident response for cybersecurity threats
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and active security clearance required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years experience in federal IT infrastructure management
- CompTIA Security+ and CISSP certifications
- Proficiency in Windows Server 2019 and Linux administration
- Experience with virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V) and containerization
- Knowledge of DISA STIGs and compliance frameworks