Job Details
Security Specialist, Part-Time
2026-02-05 Sparks Group all cities,AK
Description:
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This job is Hybrid Remote.
Pay Range: Hourly $60.00 to $65.00
We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.
Download the Sparks Group mobile app from Apple App Store or Google Play .
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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.
This Position Requires U.S. Citizenship
This Position May Either Require COVID-19 Vaccination or Regular Testing
Job Summary/Company:
The Security Specialist supports the AI Pod by evaluating, implementing, and maintaining IT security controls across mission-critical applications and environments. This role ensures compliance with federal and organizational security policies while supporting Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities. The ideal candidate brings hands-on security expertise and a collaborative, results-driven mindset.
Responsibilities:
- Provide security support for applications and environments, ensuring compliance with internal, AFS, and federal security policies and directives.
- Support ATO processes, including authorization activities, penetration test remediation, POA&M tracking, and review of ISAs and ICDs.
- Validate secure application configurations and assist with ongoing monitoring and risk remediation efforts.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical training with 3-4 years of directly related IT security experience, including network and system security.
- Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, SIEM, intrusion detection, OS security for Microsoft/UNIX, system baselines).
- Knowledge of federal security regulations and standards; relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCNP, MCSE) preferred.
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This job is Hybrid Remote.
Pay Range: Hourly $60.00 to $65.00
We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.
Download the Sparks Group mobile app from Apple App Store or Google Play .
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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.
This Position Requires U.S. Citizenship
This Position May Either Require COVID-19 Vaccination or Regular Testing