Job Description
Join our critical national security mission as an Information Security Specialist at the Department of Homeland Security in Omaha. This urgent hiring initiative requires immediate deployment to protect federal infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. Enjoy comprehensive federal benefits, competitive salary, and career advancement opportunities in a mission-driven environment. Immediate start date available for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain NIST cybersecurity frameworks across federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for classified networks
- Manage security incident response protocols for cyber-attacks
- Develop security awareness training programs for federal personnel
- Ensure compliance with FISMA and CMMC regulations
- Collaborate with federal law enforcement on threat intelligence
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain immediately)
- 5+ years in cybersecurity with federal/government experience
- CompTIA Security+ CE and CISSP certifications required
- Expertise in network security tools (Splunk, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike)
- Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity or equivalent experience
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure) and zero-trust architecture