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Security Specialist Junior


Job Location:

Alexandria, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 26 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Security Specialist-Junior

Company:Nationwide IT Services (NIS)
Location:On-Site (5 Days/Week) Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Office of Information Technology 4825 Mark Center Drive Suite 200 Alexandria VA 22311
Position Type:Full-Time
Clearance Requirement:Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOJ Public Trust
Citizenship:U.S. Citizenship Required
About Nationwide IT Services (NIS)
Nationwide IT Services (NIS) provides cybersecurity cloud engineering software development IT modernization and mission support services across the Federal Government. NIS is seeking two motivated Junior Security Specialists to support cybersecurity operations for the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR).
These positions provide an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced cybersecurity professionals supporting one of the Department of Justices enterprise cybersecurity programs.
Position Summary
The Junior Security Specialist supports enterprise cybersecurity operations through vulnerability management security monitoring incident response documentation and continuous monitoring activities.
Working under the direction of the Cybersecurity Lead Incident Response Coordinator the successful candidate will assist with identifying analyzing documenting and remediating cybersecurity risks while supporting the daily operation of the organizations cybersecurity program.
Responsibilities
  • Monitor enterprise cybersecurity tools and dashboards.
  • Review security alerts and investigate suspicious activity.
  • Assist with cybersecurity incident investigations.
  • Support vulnerability scanning activities.
  • Track vulnerability remediation efforts.
  • Validate remediation activities.
  • Analyze vulnerability scan results.
  • Support security assessments.
  • Assist in preparing cybersecurity documentation.
  • Maintain Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Update incident tickets and security records.
  • Support cybersecurity reporting and metrics.
  • Participate in continuous monitoring activities.
  • Support cybersecurity compliance initiatives.
  • Coordinate with system owners regarding vulnerability remediation.
  • Perform additional cybersecurity duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Information Technology Computer Science or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • 23 years of vulnerability scanning remediation and incident-response experience.
  • Experience using enterprise vulnerability management tools.
  • Familiarity with SIEM platforms and cybersecurity monitoring.
  • Knowledge of NIST cybersecurity principles and Federal cybersecurity best practices.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
  • U.S. Citizenship Required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOJ Public Trust clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Security
  • CySA
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner
  • Experience with:
    • Tenable
    • Nessus
    • Splunk
    • ServiceNow
    • JIRA
    • Microsoft Defender
  • Previous experience supporting Federal civilian agencies.


Required Experience:

Manager