IT Security Specialist

Job Summary

Supporting timely and high-quality security assessments, the full-time IT Security Specialist II will work remotely to assess vulnerabilities, evaluate security controls, and operate security scanning tools while maintaining compliance with NIST and FISMA requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments for High and Moderate systems under the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Operate security scanning and monitoring tools and maintain security artifacts and CSAM records
• Collaborate with system teams and federal stakeholders to ensure compliance and timely remediation of security issues

Required qualifications

• Experience with NIST, FISMA, and STIG compliance frameworks
• Familiarity with security scanning and monitoring tools
• Ability to assess vulnerabilities and evaluate security controls
• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes
• Strong documentation skills for maintaining security artifacts