# Information Technology Specialist (Security)

Hiring organization: [National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/national-aeronautics-and-space-administration-headquarters)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/04770f2b-2207-4196-9b9c-e1087f0335ad

Listed on National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 143913 – 187093 USD per year

## Summary

This NASA role secures critical IT infrastructure by managing vulnerability remediation, access controls, and cloud security across enterprise systems. It suits experienced security professionals who can lead technical initiatives, advise leadership on cybersecurity strategy, and maintain compliance with federal standards.

_Our summary, not National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters's wording._

## Skills named

Amazon FSx, Apache Airflow, Linux, Microsoft Windows, VPN Clients

## Required

- One year of directly related specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent
- Enterprise server vulnerability remediation across cloud and on-premises environments
- Patching and hardening of Linux and Windows systems
- Certificate updates and KEV/SOC/POA&M findings resolution
- AWS cloud administration (EC2, GuardDuty, FSx, Airflow, virtual desktops)
- Access control and security workflows management
- User permissions and MFA implementation
- Attention to detail
- Customer service orientation
- Oral communication skills
- Problem-solving ability

Apply on National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890523900