Information Security Specialist

Company: Volt
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 11, 2025

Job Description:

Volt is Immediately Hiring for - Information Security Specialist

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As an Information Security Specialist - You will:

Requirements (Must Haves) :

Active Public Trust Clearance

We are 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 for 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+).

This is a Full Time, Contract opportunity.



Location : Washington, DC (Onsite)

Job Type: W-2 Contract Only

Duration : 6+ Month (Possible Extension)

Pay Rate : $75 - $85/hr on w2



Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
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Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).



Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.



Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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