Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in protecting America's critical infrastructure. We're seeking a dedicated IT Security Specialist to safeguard federal systems against evolving cyber threats. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the pride of serving your nation.
Why Join Us?
- Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plans
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Leadership training programs
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity protocols for federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Monitor network security incidents using SIEM tools
- Develop incident response and disaster recovery plans
- Ensure compliance with FISMA and NIST standards
- Train staff on security best practices
- Collaborate with cross-agency security teams
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in IT security
- Security+ CISSP CEH or CompTIA Security+ certification
- Experience with federal compliance frameworks
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Active Secret security clearance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills