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Federal IT Security Specialist

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Wichita
Estimated Salary
USD 89.370 – USD 116.300
Live Update
15 September 2026
Deadline
15 Sep 2027

Job Description

Join our elite cybersecurity team protecting critical infrastructure at the federal level. This full-time position offers unparalleled career growth, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to serve national security interests from our Wichita facility.

We provide competitive compensation, federal retirement plans, health insurance, paid leave, and professional development funding. Enjoy work-life balance with flexible schedules and telework options available.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain NIST-compliant cybersecurity frameworks across federal systems
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on classified networks
  • Develop incident response protocols and lead security breach mitigation
  • Manage identity access controls and authentication systems
  • Coordinate with federal agencies on cybersecurity threat intelligence sharing
  • Maintain compliance with FISMA and federal security regulations
  • Train personnel on security best practices and protocols

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of professional cybersecurity experience with federal systems
  • Active CISSP, CEH, or Security+ certification
  • Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and vulnerability scanners
  • Knowledge of FISMA, NIST 800-53, and FedRAMP requirements
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance
  • Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure) and network security protocols

Required Skills

Cybersecurity IT Security NIST FISMA CISSP CEH Splunk Federal Security Network Security Cloud Security

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