Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security in safeguarding critical infrastructure as a Federal IT Security Specialist. This high-impact role protects national security systems against evolving cyber threats while offering exceptional career growth and comprehensive federal benefits. Work in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts national resilience.
Why Join Us? Competitive salary, flexible work options, robust retirement plans, and tuition assistance. Enjoy the prestige of federal service while advancing your career in one of America's most vital agencies.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity frameworks per NIST and FISMA standards
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on federal systems
- Manage incident response protocols for security breaches
- Develop and enforce access control policies for classified data
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on threat intelligence sharing
- Train personnel on security best practices and compliance requirements
- Prepare detailed security audit reports for congressional oversight
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and federal security clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years experience in IT security or federal compliance
- Certifications: CISSP, CEH, or Security+ required
- Expertise in network security tools (Splunk, SIEM, firewalls)
- Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to obtain Secret clearance within 90 days