Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a Senior IT Specialist (Information Security) and safeguard our nation's critical health data. We are seeking a highly skilled cybersecurity professional to lead technical initiatives, ensuring compliance with the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) and NIST standards. This is a full-time opportunity to make a tangible impact on public health infrastructure while enjoying comprehensive federal benefits.
Responsibilities
- Conduct rigorous vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on federal information systems.
- Design, implement, and maintain robust security controls to protect sensitive PII and PHI.
- Monitor security systems for threats and execute rapid incident response procedures to mitigate risks.
- Integrate security best practices into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and DevOps pipelines.
- Prepare and present detailed security briefings to executive leadership and compliance auditors.
- Ensure strict adherence to OMB Circular A-123 and agency-specific security policies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues and improve system resilience.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, or related technical field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Active Public Trust or Secret security clearance is mandatory.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ are highly preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in federal information systems security or a related technical discipline.
- Deep understanding of network security protocols, encryption standards, and risk management frameworks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and stakeholder engagement.