IT Security Specialist; II

IT Security Specialist (II) role at Global Science & Technology, Inc

Security requirements, NOAA IT Security Policies, and the NESDIS IT Security Handbook, Policies, Procedures, and Guides. This work is critical to prevent breaches, respond to incidents, and ensure compliance with security protocols and data privacy laws. Responsibilities may include installing security software, assessing system vulnerabilities, managing firewalls, and educating staff on cybersecurity best practices.

• 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).

• 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.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements.

Salary:
The projected compensation range for this position is $150,000 to $167,000 per year. GST states that compensation is determined by location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. Our benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week.

GST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

Identity Statement:
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Definitions:
If this position is remote or hybrid, you ll periodically work from a company or client site facility. If onsite, you ll work at the client site - in person, or as needed for the specific role.

Effective 5/7/2025, onboarding process for identity verification for new PIV card issuance requires REAL  identification or an equivalent acceptable form.

GST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Salary: $150000 - $167000 per year