Information Security Specialist

About the role

Public Sector Opportunity

Secure critical infrastructure. Manage risk, ensure compliance and protect public agency environments.

Tasks

• Conduct security vulnerability and risk assessments for public agencies.
• Identify security gaps and recommend remediation strategies.
• Design, configure, and support Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco ASA, and F5 BIG-IP.
• Manage AWS and Azure security configurations, Active Directory, and enterprise servers across Linux and Windows environments.
• Perform digital computer forensics and ensure compliance with NIST, CIS, OWASP, and SAM Section 5300 requirements.
• Test, implement, and strengthen security policies to safeguard mission-critical systems.

Requirements

• 5+ years overall, including 7+ years in vulnerability assessments as specified in the posting
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or equivalent
• Active CISSP or CISA certification
• 7+ years of vulnerability and risk assessment experience within a public agency in the last 10 years
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, F5 BIG-IP, Active Directory, AWS, and Azure
• At least 2 years of computer forensics experience involving CIS, NIST, and SAM 5300
• Preferred: CCNP/CCIE, PCNSE, F5CTS, MCSE, GIAC, and database security experience with SQL Server or Oracle
• Local Sacramento-area candidates only

Schedule

• Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote
• Contract Duration: 12+ months
• W2 candidates only

How to apply

• Send your updated resume by email.

Location

• Sacramento, CA