Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security's critical mission to protect America's digital infrastructure. We seek a dedicated IT Security Specialist to safeguard sensitive federal systems in Indianapolis. This role offers competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity initiatives that directly impact national security.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain federal cybersecurity protocols (NIST, FISMA)
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Manage incident response for security breaches
- Develop security awareness training programs
- Coordinate with federal IT teams on compliance requirements
- Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities
- Document security policies and procedures
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity or related field
- 5+ years experience in federal IT security
- Active CISSP or Security+ certification
- Knowledge of FedRAMP and CUI controls
- Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight)
- Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills