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Federal IT Security Specialist

Department of Homeland Security
Jacksonville
Estimated Salary
USD 70.000 – USD 110.000
New
Live Update
17 Juli 2026
Deadline
17 Jul 2027

Job Description

Join our elite team protecting national security infrastructure as a Federal IT Security Specialist in Jacksonville. Enjoy exceptional benefits including comprehensive health coverage, generous paid time off, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. We're hiring immediately for mission-critical roles supporting federal cybersecurity initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain NIST-compliant security frameworks across federal systems
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Monitor security incidents using SIEM tools and develop response protocols
  • Develop security policies and procedures for federal data protection
  • Coordinate with federal agencies on cybersecurity best practices
  • Train personnel on security awareness protocols
  • Manage security compliance audits and reporting

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
  • 5+ years experience in federal IT security roles
  • Active Security+ CE or CISSP certification
  • Experience with FedRAMP and NIST SP 800-53 standards
  • Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance
  • Experience with security tools: Splunk, Qualys, Tenable

Required Skills

Cybersecurity NIST CISSP FedRAMP Security+ SIEM Penetration Testing Incident Response

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