Global Science & Technology, Inc ยท 1 month ago
IT Security Specialist (II)
Silver Spring, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $167K/yr
5+ years expGlobal Science & Technology, Inc is focused on ensuring compliance with IT security protocols and preventing breaches. The IT Security Specialist (II) will perform security-related tasks, coordinate incidents, maintain security posture, and manage software updates to support the organization's cybersecurity efforts.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Perform IT Security-related tasks to comply with directives and policies for supporting audits and reporting
Coordinate all security related incidents with the NOAA Computer Incident Response Team, and the RFIMS PMO
Provide required and requested information to the responsible System Owners and staff to execute sustainment activities that enable the RFIMS to continue to meet security, privacy and Authority to Operate requirements
Maintain continuous Authority to Operate/Authority to Connect and ensure that the appropriate security posture is maintained for each subsystem
Update the subsystems remotely with software patches/updates and apply the required security patches as required to ensure the appropriate security posture is maintained for each subsystem, per the applicable IT Security policies documents, or upon direction from the government Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Test software updates and patches in a test environment to verify functionality and no adverse impacts before implementation/application in the operational systems or subsystem
Provide patching releases to address Critical, High, Medium, or Low vulnerabilities to support and enable the System Owner to comply with information security policies, directives, and data calls in accordance with the deadlines stipulated by the Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
At least 5-10 years of relevant experience in IT Security
Familiarity with U.S. Department of Commerce IT Security requirements and NOAA IT Security Policies
Benefits
Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week
Recognition awards program
Company
Global Science & Technology, Inc
Global Science & Technology was founded in 1991.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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