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IT Specialist - Information Security - U.S. Census Bureau
Software Engineer
Provides expert information security leadership, implementing risk management, compliance, and incident response programs while safeguarding federal data and cloud environments.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain information security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with NIST and ISO 27001 frameworks.
- Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and remediation planning for on‑premises and cloud systems.
- Lead security incident response activities, including detection, analysis, containment, and post‑incident reporting.
- Manage identity and access management controls, ensuring proper provisioning, authentication, and privileged access oversight.
- Provide security guidance and training to technical teams and stakeholders across the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, plus 3+ years of federal‑level information security experience.
- Demonstrated expertise with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and federal security regulations (FISMA, OMB).
- Hands‑on experience with vulnerability management tools, SIEM platforms, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Proven ability to lead incident response efforts and conduct thorough forensic investigations.
- Strong communication skills and ability to translate technical security concepts for non‑technical audiences.
Skills
software developmentsystem designproblem solving