Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security in Seattle and build a stable, impactful career protecting critical infrastructure. This full-time federal position offers exceptional benefits, pension plans, and job security while serving our nation. As an IT Security Specialist, you'll safeguard sensitive systems and lead cybersecurity initiatives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
Why join us?
- Comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance
- Generous retirement contributions
- Student loan forgiveness eligibility
- Professional development funding
- Work-life balance with flexible schedules
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain NIST-compliant cybersecurity frameworks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Lead incident response protocols for security breaches
- Develop risk mitigation strategies for federal systems
- Train staff on security best practices
- Collaborate with cross-agency cybersecurity teams
- Manage security audits and compliance documentation
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field
- 3+ years of professional IT security experience
- Active Security+ or CISSP certification
- Experience with federal security protocols (FISMA, NIST)
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight)
- US citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills