Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security as a Federal IT Security Specialist in Omaha, NE. Protect critical infrastructure while enjoying competitive federal benefits and career advancement opportunities. This full-time position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity initiatives within a mission-driven organization.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain network security protocols across federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop incident response plans for cyber threats
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
- Monitor security systems and analyze threat intelligence
- Train federal staff on security best practices
- Collaborate with cross-agency security teams
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field
- Security+ CE certification required
- 3+ years of IT security experience
- Knowledge of federal IT security frameworks
- Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar)
- Active Secret security clearance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills