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Urgent Federal IT Security Specialist

Department of Defense
Fort Worth
Estimated Salary
USD 95.000 – USD 145.000
Live Update
12 September 2026
Deadline
12 Sep 2027

Job Description

Join a critical mission at the Department of Defense in Fort Worth, TX! We're urgently hiring an IT Security Specialist to safeguard national defense systems. This high-impact role offers competitive federal benefits, career advancement, and the opportunity to protect America's digital infrastructure. Immediate start date available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain cybersecurity protocols for classified DoD networks
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Manage incident response protocols for security breaches
  • Develop security awareness training programs
  • Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
  • Collaborate with cross-agency security teams
  • Monitor security logs and threat intelligence feeds

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity or related field
  • Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
  • 3+ years experience in federal IT security
  • Certifications in CISSP, Security+, or CompTIA Security+
  • Experience with DoD RMF framework
  • Knowledge of DODIN and JPAS systems
  • Ability to obtain position-specific certifications

Required Skills

Cybersecurity NIST Compliance FISMA CISSP Security+ Incident Response Vulnerability Assessment DoD Networks

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