Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security in Oklahoma City as a Federal IT Security Specialist. Protect critical infrastructure and support national security initiatives while enjoying competitive benefits and career advancement opportunities. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity protocols across federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Monitor security incidents and coordinate response actions
- Develop security awareness training programs for federal staff
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
- Collaborate with cross-agency security teams
- Document security policies and procedures
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of IT security experience with federal systems
- Security+ CE or CISSP certification required
- Experience with SIEM tools and threat detection platforms
- Knowledge of federal security frameworks (FISMA, NIST)
- Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills