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IT Cybersecurity Specialist Data Management/Information Security - Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Security Engineer
Lead cybersecurity initiatives for defense finance systems, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and robust threat protection using advanced security frameworks and incident response strategies.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain security controls for DFAS financial and accounting systems.
- Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and remediate security gaps.
- Develop and enforce information security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with DoD and NIST frameworks.
- Lead incident response activities, including investigation, containment, and recovery of security incidents.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate security into system development life cycles.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity within a regulated or defense environment.
- Strong knowledge of DoD security requirements, NIST SP 800 series, and ISO/IEC 27001.
- Hands‑on experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and cloud security (AWS/Azure).
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
Skills
siemiampenetration testing