Security Specialist (CIRC/SOC)

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Job Posting End Date

11-15-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible for low level security assignments with direction from senior team members. Establish basic understanding of Security operations and processes, which may include research and investigation of security events or project related activities. Assesses security controls through security testing or other means to ensure effectiveness. Create documentation and work activities in a clear, comprehensive manner, always maintaining high quality work. Demonstrates problem solving, research, and functional area knowledge.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Participates in basic Security projects/initiatives/incidents.

Associated tasks: Gather data and information according to assigned tasks.

This may include intelligence as a first line of defense against threats and vulnerabilities, exploits and attacks, against the enterprise.

Determine appropriate course of action with Supervisory assistance.

Develop clear documentation and convey information to senior team members or others, depending on the situation, enabling them to prevent situations from escalating further.

Obtain and adhere to strict procedures established to ensure effective and successful operations within Security.

Plan activities effectively within the context of assigned projects or tasks.

Develop working relationships with other Security personnel to better understand all areas of Security and to ensure seamless operations.

Minimum Requirements

Security Spec (SG6):

Bachelor's degree or associate degree with one-year relevant experience in system administration/help desk/security (cyber or physical) OR High School Diploma/GED with 2 years relevant experience in IT system administration/help desk/security (cyber or physical); OR graduation from an approved Cybersecurity Program; alternatively, may have non-degree qualifications (such as hands-on demonstrated ability in a technical interview/assessment).No additional experience required in addition to experience identified above.

Security Spec Sr. (SG7)

Education: Bachelor's degree or associate degree with 2 years relevant experience in system administration/help desk/security (cyber or physical) OR High School Diploma/GED with 3 years relevant experience in IT system administration/help desk/security (cyber or physical); OR graduation from an approved Cybersecurity Program; alternatively, may have non-degree qualifications (such as hands-on demonstrated ability in a technical interview/assessment).

Experience: 2 or more years of Information Technology related experience; OR 1 or more years of security related experience, which may include military/government work experience in addition to any experience identified above.

Other Requirements

Some travel and overtime may be required. This position could be required to do shift work or be "On call" 24x7x365.

SOC/CIRC: Work shifts that rotate throughout month/year covering all possible schedule variations/rotation possibilities.

SOC/CIRC: Plan activities effectively within the context of round-the-clock, shift operations.

What You Wil Get

Security Spec (SG6): $72,380 - $90,474

Security Spec Sr. (SG7): $85,081.00 - $99,263.00

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range

$85,081.00-106,352.50 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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