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Information Technology Specialist Information Security - Defense Contract Audit Agency
Software Engineer
Lead and manage information security initiatives, ensuring robust protection of systems and data through risk assessment, incident response, and compliance enforcement across federal environments.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive information security strategies aligned with federal regulations and agency objectives.
- Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and security audits to identify and mitigate potential threats.
- Lead incident response efforts, coordinating investigations, containment, and recovery activities.
- Ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, and DoD directives.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate security controls into system design and deployment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in information security roles within federal or defense environments.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and incident response procedures.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
Skills
software developmentsystem designproblem solving