IT Security Specialist, Level 2

About This Role

As an IT Security Specialist, you will protect highly sensitive financial and business data by planning, coordinating, and implementing enterprise-level information security strategies. You will analyze current security infrastructure, define future program needs, and design and implement high-security IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the ISSM to maintain the appropriate Cybersecurity posture for systems, programs, or enclaves
• Assist with the day-to-day security operations and ensure system compliance with government security policies
• Support the development and maintenance of system security plans and other authorization documents
• Manage and assess the security impact of changes to information systems
• Assist in developing and implementing IT security policies and programs
• Maintain configuration management for security-relevant hardware, software, and firmware
• Collaborate with Government and contractor teams on technical security matters
• Support system security documentation, policy development, and change management
• Ensure operational security compliance with organizational and DoD directives

Requirements

• Experience with system security design, policy enforcement, and vulnerability management
• Familiarity with current security tools, encryption techniques, and secure communications protocols
• Understanding of risk management processes, incident response, and system hardening
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interfacing with technical teams and leadership
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team supporting mission-critical systems
• Active TS/SCI with appropriate Polygraph

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering, or a related technical field from an accredited college or university
• Ten (10) years of relevant experience in security authorization, IT security policy, or related Cybersecurity functions

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