Job Description
Join our critical cybersecurity team protecting national infrastructure at the Department of Homeland Security. We're urgently seeking a dedicated IT Security Specialist to safeguard federal systems in Columbus, OH. This high-impact role offers competitive benefits, professional development, and the opportunity to serve your country while advancing your career in a cutting-edge environment.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity protocols for federal IT systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Manage incident response for security breaches
- Develop and enforce security policies compliant with NIST standards
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on threat intelligence
- Train personnel on security best practices
- Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations (FISMA, HIPAA)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in IT security
- Active Security+ CE or CISSP certification
- Experience with federal security frameworks (NIST 800-53)
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Knowledge of cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills