Information Security Specialist
1 week ago
Information Security Specialist | Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Title: Information Security Specialist
Location: 450 5th St NW, Washington, DC 20530
Duration: 6 months
PR: 95.50/hr on W2
Description:
Looking for candidates that CURRENTLY HAVE A PUPLIC TRUST. DOJ preferred
Position Summary:
Client is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Information Security Specialist to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining our organization's security posture, monitoring for threats, and ensuring compliance with relevant frameworks and regulations. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker with a strong technical background and a passion for safeguarding systems and data.
Key Responsibilities:
• Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats and incidents.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk mitigation.
• Ensuring security updates are current across all systems
• Implement and manage security tools (e.g., SIEM , endpoint protection).
• Monitor for compliance with security standards such as NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF),
• Collaborate with IT and Engineering teams to embed security in infrastructure and applications.
• Investigate security breaches and document findings and recommendations.
• Participate in security awareness training and programs.
• Stay current with emerging threats, trends, and technologies.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity roles.
• Strong understanding of networking, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and cloud security (AWS/Azure,).
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Splunk, CrowdStrike, Nessus Security Center, BigFix, Wireshark, etc.
• Knowledge of incident response processes and procedures
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, HIPAA).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, , CEH, Security+).
• DOJ Public Trus
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