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IT Specialist InfoSec - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Security Engineer
IT Specialist focused on information security, responsible for implementing risk management, vulnerability assessments, and incident response within a federal energy regulatory environment using NIST standards and security architecture best practices.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain information security policies and procedures aligned with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
- Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and security audits to identify and remediate threats to critical energy infrastructure systems.
- Lead incident response activities, including detection, analysis, containment, and post‑incident reporting.
- Design and evaluate security architectures for new and existing IT systems, ensuring compliance with federal security standards.
- Provide technical guidance and training to staff on security best practices and emerging threats.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of hands‑on experience in information security, risk management, and incident response within a government or regulated environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of NIST SP 800‑53, NIST CSF, and other federal security guidelines.
- Proficiency with vulnerability assessment tools, SIEM platforms, and security architecture design.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
Skills
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