Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security in Los Angeles as a Federal IT Security Specialist and build a stable, impactful career protecting national infrastructure. We offer competitive benefits, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities in a mission-driven environment.
Why Apply? Immediate openings for qualified candidates seeking long-term federal employment with work-life balance, comprehensive health benefits, and job security. No contract work – permanent career position with growth potential.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity protocols for federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Monitor security operations center alerts and respond to incidents
- Develop disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies
- Ensure compliance with NIST FISMA and federal security standards
- Train personnel on security best practices and policies
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on security initiatives
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years experience in IT security or federal IT roles
- Certification in CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or equivalent
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight)
- Knowledge of risk assessment frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF)
- Experience with Windows/Linux system hardening