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Federal IT Security Specialist

Department of Homeland Security
Virginia Beach
Estimated Salary
USD 98.638 – USD 128.230
Live Update
4 Mei 2026
Deadline
4 Mei 2027

Job Description

Join our elite cybersecurity team protecting critical national infrastructure at the Department of Homeland Security. This full-time federal position offers unparalleled career growth, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to safeguard America's digital frontier. Work in a cutting-edge environment with state-of-the-art technology while supporting vital national security missions from our Virginia Beach headquarters.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain NIST-compliant cybersecurity frameworks across federal systems
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on classified networks
  • Lead incident response coordination for security breaches and cyber threats
  • Develop security policies and procedures for federal data protection
  • Manage identity and access control systems for 500+ users
  • Collaborate with DoD partners on joint security initiatives
  • Provide technical guidance to junior security analysts

Qualifications

  • Active Secret security clearance (required)
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in federal IT security roles
  • Certification in CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+
  • Expert knowledge of FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, and RMF
  • Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight)
  • Experience with Windows Server and Linux hardening
  • Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance

Required Skills

Cybersecurity NIST Compliance Incident Response Risk Management CISSP FISMA SIEM Federal Security

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