IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Network)

$99,200 - $153,354/Yr

US National Endowment for the Humanities - Washington, DC

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Washington, DC

About the position

The IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Network) at the U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities is responsible for providing expert advice on cybersecurity issues, including zero-trust networking, cloud services, and system hardening. This role involves managing system patches, mitigating vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards. The specialist will also support cloud-based systems and troubleshoot complex IT events, making it a critical position for maintaining the security and integrity of the organization's information systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert advisor on information system cybersecurity issues.
• Manage system patches and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Support cloud-based systems and provide expertise on secure cloud architectures.
• Troubleshoot and mitigate complex disruptive IT events.
• Extract data and perform analytics to support reporting such as FISMA compliance.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level or equivalent experience in cybersecurity.
• Experience with planning, designing, and integrating secure hybrid systems.
• Knowledge of federal government standards for cybersecurity frameworks.
• Ability to express information clearly and effectively to various audiences.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with zero-trust networking and cloud services.
• Familiarity with NIST and ISO/IEC 27001 standards.
• Experience in managing telework/remote work connectivity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed for federal careers.