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IT Cybersecurity Specialist InfoSec - Defense Information Systems Agency
Security Engineer
Senior IT Cybersecurity Specialist responsible for protecting critical defense systems, conducting risk assessments, managing incident response, and ensuring compliance with federal security standards.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead security architecture design and implementation for high‑value defense networks.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate incident response activities, including detection, containment, and recovery.
- Ensure compliance with NIST, DoD, and other federal security frameworks.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate security controls into new and existing systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise cybersecurity roles.
- Strong knowledge of network security, threat intelligence, and incident response.
- Experience with DoD security policies and NIST SP 800 series.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.