We have an outstanding Contract position for an Information Security Specialist to join a leading Company located in the Washington, DC surrounding area.
Pay Rate: $89.97
**US Citizenship is required.**
**Candidates must possess an active Public Trust.**
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.
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 the 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.
Basic Hiring Criteria:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 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.
Desired Qualifications:
- Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, Security+).
- DOJ Public Trust.
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.