IT Cybersecurity Specialist Customer Support/Information Security - Defense Information Systems Agency

Key Responsibilities

• Lead incident response activities, coordinating with cross‑functional teams to contain, eradicate, and recover from security incidents.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability management for critical infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal security standards.
• Develop and maintain threat intelligence feeds, providing actionable insights to protect mission‑critical assets.
• Implement and manage security controls across network, endpoint, and cloud environments, including configuration hardening and patch management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; advanced certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, or information security management.
• Proficiency with security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, vulnerability scanners) and cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently in a high‑pressure environment.
• Knowledge of federal security frameworks (NIST, DoD, DISA STIGs) and experience with compliance audits.