Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Raleigh, NC, as a Federal IT Security Specialist. This full-time role offers competitive benefits, career advancement, and the opportunity to protect critical national infrastructure. You'll work in a collaborative environment at our state-of-the-art facility, supporting federal cybersecurity initiatives across North Carolina.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain federal IT security protocols across agency systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on classified networks
- Develop incident response plans for cyber threats
- Coordinate with federal law enforcement on security investigations
- Train staff on NIST and FISMA compliance standards
- Manage security monitoring tools and SIEM platforms
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- Active Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
- 5+ years of IT security experience
- CompTIA Security+ and CISSP certifications
- Experience with federal compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST)
- Strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)