IT Security Specialist

IT Security SpecialistLocation: Reston, VA 20190Clearance: TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship)Key Summary: We are looking for a detail-oriented and dedicated IT Security Specialist to join our team and safeguard our organization's digital assets. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and mitigating security risks, implementing best practices, and ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat detection, and incident response, along with a proactive approach to staying ahead of emerging threats. If you are passionate about creating a secure IT environment and thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced setting, we invite you to apply.Similar Career Titles: Cybersecurity Analyst, Information Security Analyst, Security Engineer, Network Security Specialist, Security Administrator, IT Risk Analyst, Cyber Defense Specialist, Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, Vulnerability Analyst, etc.Degree (Level Desired): Bachelor's DegreeDegree (Focus): Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, Network Security, Digital Forensics, Computer Engineering, Systems Security, Data Science, etc.Alternate Experience: General comment on degrees: Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some contracts give 4-5 years experience credit for a Bachelor's Degree. Some contracts give 2 years experience credit for a Master's Degree. We will work with you to find the right fit.Position ResponsibilitiesAbility to implement security policiesExperience with security monitoring toolsKnowledge of compliance frameworksCapability to assess vulnerabilitiesFamiliarity with data encryption standardsStrong analytical mindsetRequired SkillsProficiency in threat detectionIncident response capabilitiesKnowledge of intrusion detection systemsExpertise in access control managementAbility to configure firewallsUnderstanding of malware analysisDesired SkillsFamiliarity with ethical hacking techniquesKnowledge of cloud security practicesUnderstanding of zero-trust architectureExposure to artificial intelligence in securityExperience with security automation toolsAwareness of emerging cyber threats