Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as a Federal IT Security Specialist and play a critical role in safeguarding our nation's digital infrastructure. This full-time remote position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity initiatives while serving the American public. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the flexibility of remote work from Illinois. Apply today to become part of our mission to protect the homeland.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity strategies for federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on critical infrastructure
- Monitor security incidents using SIEM tools and coordinate incident response
- Ensure compliance with NIST, FISMA, and federal security protocols
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on threat intelligence sharing
- Train federal employees on cybersecurity best practices
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 3+ years of cybersecurity experience with federal systems
- Active CISSP or Security+ certification
- Experience with AWS/Azure cloud security
- Knowledge of zero-trust architecture principles
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance