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IT Cybersecurity Specialist InfoSec - Office of the Chief Information Officer
Security Engineer
Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of information security controls, conduct risk assessments, and respond to incidents to protect federal systems and data using industry standards and cloud security best practices.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with NIST and federal guidelines.
- Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to identify and remediate security gaps.
- Monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, and coordinate response and recovery activities.
- Design and review security architecture for on‑premise and cloud environments (AWS/Azure), ensuring proper controls and configurations.
- Provide security guidance and training to development and operations teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field and 3+ years of hands‑on InfoSec experience.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH.
- Proficiency with security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners) and cloud security services.
- Strong knowledge of NIST, FISMA, and other federal security frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
Skills
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