Job Description
Join the forefront of national security as a Federal IT Security Specialist at DHS's San Jose Cyber Operations Center. Protect critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats while working with cutting-edge technology in a mission-driven environment. Enjoy comprehensive federal benefits, competitive pay, and career advancement opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity frameworks for federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Monitor security incidents using SIEM tools
- Develop incident response protocols and execute recovery plans
- Collaborate with cross-agency security teams
- Ensure compliance with FISMA, NIST, and CMMC standards
- Train personnel on security best practices
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain
- Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in cybersecurity roles
- Certifications: CISSP, Security+, or CompTIA Security+
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure)
- Knowledge of federal IT security policies