Information Security Specialist

Equiliem; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Information Security Specialist in Washington, DC. The role involves monitoring security threats, conducting vulnerability assessments, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Ideal candidates have a strong technical background and relevant experience. This position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years in cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity roles.
• Strong understanding of networking, OS (Windows, Linux), and cloud security (AWS/Azure).

Responsibilities

• Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats and incidents.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk mitigation.
• Ensure security updates are current across all systems.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Splunk

CrowdStrike

Nessus Security Center

BigFix

Wireshark

Job description

Information Security Specialist opportunity in Washington, DC

*Public Trust clearance will be required*

We are 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:

1. Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats and incidents.
2. Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk mitigation.
3. Ensure security updates are current across all systems.
4. Implement and manage security tools (e.g., SIEM, endpoint protection).
5. Monitor for compliance with security standards such as NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
6. Collaborate with IT and Engineering teams to embed security in infrastructure and applications.
7. Investigate security breaches and document findings and recommendations.
8. Participate in security awareness training and programs.
9. Stay current with emerging threats, trends, and technologies.

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
2. 3+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity roles.
3. Strong understanding of networking, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and cloud security (AWS/Azure).
4. Hands-on experience with tools such as Splunk, CrowdStrike, Nessus Security Center, BigFix, Wireshark, etc.
5. Knowledge of incident response processes and procedures.
6. Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, HIPAA).
7. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, Security+).
2. DOJ Public Trust clearance.

This role will be 100% onsite in Washington, DC - candidates must be local or willing to relocate.

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