Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security in Mesa, AZ as a Federal IT Security Specialist and play a critical role in safeguarding our nation's digital infrastructure. This urgent hiring opportunity offers competitive benefits, career advancement, and the chance to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity initiatives. We're seeking dedicated professionals to protect federal systems against evolving threats while ensuring operational continuity for critical national security missions.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain robust cybersecurity protocols for federal networks and systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security gaps
- Monitor security systems 24/7 and respond to incidents with rapid mitigation protocols
- Develop security policies compliant with NIST and FISMA standards
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams to enhance national security posture
- Lead incident response coordination during cybersecurity emergencies
- Train personnel on security best practices and compliance requirements
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (Master's preferred)
- Minimum 5 years experience in federal IT security environments
- CompTIA Security+ and CISSP certifications required
- Expertise in NIST SP 800-53 framework implementation
- Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar) and IDS/IPS systems
- Demonstrated ability to manage security incidents under pressure
- Strong analytical skills for threat intelligence analysis