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Federal IT Security Specialist

Department of Homeland Security
Virginia Beach
Estimated Salary
USD 85.000 – USD 110.000
New
Live Update
23 September 2026
Deadline
23 Sep 2027

Job Description

Join the elite cybersecurity team protecting America's digital infrastructure at the Department of Homeland Security in Virginia Beach. This critical full-time federal role offers unparalleled career growth, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to safeguard national security. You'll implement cutting-edge security protocols while working alongside top-tier professionals in a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement advanced cybersecurity frameworks for federal systems
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on classified networks
  • Lead incident response protocols for security breaches
  • Develop security compliance documentation for federal regulations (FISMA, NIST)
  • Train staff on security best practices and protocols
  • Collaborate with federal agencies on security initiatives
  • Manage security infrastructure including firewalls and intrusion detection systems

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
  • 5+ years experience in federal IT security roles
  • Certification in CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+
  • Expertise in NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Knowledge of federal IT compliance standards

Required Skills

cybersecurity federal compliance NIST CISSP penetration testing incident response cloud security FISMA security clearance

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