Job Description
Join the critical mission of protecting America's digital infrastructure as a Federal IT Security Specialist in Memphis. This full-time position offers competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity initiatives for the Department of Homeland Security.
We're seeking a dedicated professional to safeguard federal systems against evolving cyber threats while maintaining compliance with FISMA and NIST standards. Enjoy work-life balance with federal holidays, generous paid time off, and retirement benefits.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls for federal IT systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop incident response plans and lead security breach mitigation
- Ensure compliance with federal security policies and regulations
- Monitor security alerts and analyze threat intelligence
- Train staff on cybersecurity best practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on security initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of IT security experience with federal systems
- Security+ CE certification required (CISSP preferred)
- Expert knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 controls
- Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar)
- Active U.S. government security clearance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities