Information Security Specialist needed for a contract opportunity with SOC's client to work onsite in Washington, DC.
Contract Length: 6+ Months, possible conversion to FTE
*Must have an active Public Trust clearance to be considered for this role.
Position Summary:
Our Client is 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 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.
Key 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 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.
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
* 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, , CEH, Security+).
* DOJ Public Trust
Employment Prerequisites
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.
SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
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SOC LLC
Nov 25, 2025