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IT Specialist - Policy Planning & Information Security - Naval Sea Systems Command
Software Engineer
Lead IT policy development and information security initiatives, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation across the organization. Drive security architecture, governance, and incident response while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to protect critical data and systems.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain IT security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with federal regulations and organizational objectives.
- Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and security audits to identify and remediate potential threats.
- Collaborate with IT, operations, and business units to implement secure architecture and controls across networks, endpoints, and cloud environments.
- Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, and post‑incident analysis.
- Provide guidance and training on security best practices to staff and stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in IT security, policy development, or risk management.
- Strong knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, and DoD security frameworks.
- Experience with network security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs) and endpoint protection.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.