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Security Specialist

Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Fri, Oct 02, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

To protect client systems and data, the full-time Security Specialist will assess risks, implement security controls, and ensure compliance with federal security requirements while working remotely.

Key responsibilities:
  • Implement and monitor security controls for systems and applications
  • Perform vulnerability scans and track remediation of findings
  • Support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities under the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Required qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 5+ years of information security experience
  • Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, and the Risk Management Framework
  • Experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as Tenable Nessus or Qualys
  • Security certification such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CISM

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