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Urgent Federal IT Specialist - Remote Portland

Department of Veterans Affairs
Portland
Estimated Salary
USD 75.000 – USD 110.000
New
Live Update
18 September 2026
Deadline
18 Sep 2027

Job Description

Join our elite federal team in Portland and make a tangible impact on veterans' lives. This urgent remote opportunity offers unmatched stability with a comprehensive pension plan, competitive benefits, and the prestige of federal service. Work from anywhere while supporting critical IT infrastructure that powers our nation's healthcare systems. We're seeking mission-driven professionals who thrive in remote environments and value career longevity through federal retirement benefits.

Responsibilities

  • Securely maintain and optimize federal IT systems supporting veteran healthcare services
  • Implement robust cybersecurity protocols compliant with federal standards (NIST/FISMA)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams via virtual tools to resolve system outages
  • Document system architecture changes and maintain compliance documentation
  • Conduct remote vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Train staff on secure remote access protocols
  • Monitor system performance using federal-approved monitoring tools

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years of experience in federal IT systems administration
  • Active Security+ CE certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
  • Proficiency with AWS/Azure cloud platforms and federal compliance frameworks
  • Experience with remote team collaboration tools (MS Teams, SharePoint)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain federal security clearance
  • Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting complex system issues
  • Excellent written communication for technical documentation

Required Skills

IT Systems Cybersecurity Federal Compliance Cloud Computing Security+ Remote Work NIST FISMA AWS Azure

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