Job Description
Are you a seasoned IT professional ready to make a mission-critical impact? DefenseTech Solutions is currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Federal IT Specialist (Cybersecurity) to join our dynamic team supporting federal agencies in San Diego, CA. In this role, you will safeguard national infrastructure and ensure the integrity of sensitive government systems. If you are looking for a challenging, full-time opportunity with top-tier benefits and the chance to work on the forefront of federal technology, we want to hear from you.
Our organization is committed to excellence, innovation, and the highest standards of security. We offer a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage, a generous 401(k) match, and flexible work arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage secure network architectures for federal clients in accordance with NIST and FISMA standards.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate security gaps.
- Oversee the configuration and maintenance of Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and other network security appliances.
- Provide expert technical guidance to junior staff and act as the primary point of contact for security incident response.
- Maintain compliance with DoD directives, including NISPOM and DFARS, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy cloud solutions (AWS/Azure) with a focus on data sovereignty and security.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Certifications such as CISSP, Security+, CEH, or GCFA are highly desirable.
- Active Top Secret clearance with Polygraph is required.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in federal IT environments or large-scale enterprise cybersecurity.
- Strong working knowledge of Cisco, Palo Alto, and Microsoft network infrastructure.
- Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and log analysis.