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Federal Information Technology Specialist - Urgent Hire

Department of Homeland Security
Indianapolis, IN
Estimated Salary
USD 98.000 – USD 130.000
Live Update
12 September 2026
Deadline
12 Sep 2027

Job Description

Join our critical federal mission in Indianapolis! We're urgently hiring a skilled Information Technology Specialist to safeguard national infrastructure. This high-impact role offers competitive benefits, career advancement, and the opportunity to serve at the forefront of federal cybersecurity initiatives.

As a key member of our IT security team, you'll implement cutting-edge solutions to protect sensitive government systems. Enjoy comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off while making a tangible difference in national security.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement robust cybersecurity protocols for federal systems
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Manage incident response procedures for security breaches
  • Ensure compliance with federal IT standards (NIST, FISMA)
  • Lead system hardening and risk mitigation initiatives
  • Collaborate with cross-agency cybersecurity task forces
  • Maintain documentation of security policies and procedures

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years in IT security with federal/government experience
  • Active Security+ CE or CISSP certification
  • Expertise in network security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS)
  • Strong knowledge of cloud security frameworks (AWS, Azure)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance
  • Experience with federal IT compliance requirements

Required Skills

Cybersecurity NIST Compliance FISMA SIEM Incident Response Cloud Security Security+ CISSP

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