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Ready to elevate your career among the industry’s best? The following roles represent our most pressing needs for certified, battle-tested professionals. If you see a match for your skills and ambition, we encourage you to apply.
Technical Writer
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, write, and own the development of critical IT security documentation for Government projects, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Policies, and Procedures.
- Scope project requirements, manage multiple assignments simultaneously, and commit to delivery schedules while ensuring all work aligns with NIST standards and publication processes.
- Build strong collaborative relationships with clients, security engineers, and account managers to gather information and facilitate project success.
Qualifications & Skills
- BA/BS degree or equivalent, plus a minimum of 1 year of experience creating technical documents.
- Excellent writing skills with a proven ability to produce clear, compliant policies, procedures, and technical documentation.
- Basic knowledge of enterprise networking and core IT security concepts is required.
Active Security Clearance Required
Security Engineer
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments and manage security scanning using a suite of tools (e.g., Nessus, nmap, Snort) to identify and mitigate risks.
- Harden and secure diverse operating systems (Windows, Solaris, RedHat) and implement robust security configurations across complex internetworking infrastructures.
- Provide expert security consulting to clients, delivering clear communication and detailed documentation to guide security strategy and remediation efforts.
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in information security.
- Extensive, hands-on experience with Cisco networking/security products and core internetworking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, OSPF, etc.).
- Proven consulting ability with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be local to the Washington DC metro area and willing to travel. Possession of relevant certifications (CISSP, SANS/GIAC) is required
Active Security Clearance Required
Security Analyst
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the full product life cycle implementation of advanced security solutions for federal clients, from design and testing to deployment.
- Provide clear project and technical leadership within the IT Security team, guiding security initiatives to successful completion.
- Execute and oversee critical security processes including Assessment & Authorization (A&A), Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E), and Vulnerability Assessments.
Qualifications & Skills
- CISSP certification is required, along with a minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in Federal Government IT Security projects.
- Proven expertise in key security disciplines such as Penetration Testing, Risk Management, and ST&E.
- Excellent writing and communication skills are essential, with the ability to demonstrate clear technical leadership capabilities.
Active Security Clearance Required
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NIT is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.