Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as an IT Specialist in Atlanta and play a critical role in safeguarding our nation's digital infrastructure. This full-time federal position offers exceptional benefits, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to serve our country while advancing your career in cybersecurity and systems administration.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain secure federal IT systems and networks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop incident response plans and disaster recovery protocols
- Manage cloud infrastructure solutions across multiple federal platforms
- Ensure compliance with FISMA, NIST, and DHS security standards
- Provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams
- Document system configurations and security procedures
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in federal IT systems administration
- Active Security+ CE certification or equivalent
- Proficiency in AWS/Azure cloud services and FedRAMP compliance
- Experience with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, CIS)
- Secret security clearance (ability to obtain Top Secret)
- Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux environments