Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security as a Federal IT Security Specialist in Virginia Beach. This full-time remote position offers weekend flexibility, comprehensive benefits including a federal pension plan, and competitive salary. Protect critical infrastructure while enjoying work-life balance with weekend-only shifts. Hiring immediately!
Responsibilities
- Safeguard federal systems against cyber threats using NIST frameworks
- Conduct weekend vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Implement zero-trust architecture for remote access solutions
- Coordinate incident response during weekend operational hours
- Monitor CISA threat feeds and update security protocols
- Train federal employees on security best practices
- Manage encryption and data loss prevention systems
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship (required for federal positions)
- CISSP or Security+ certification
- 3+ years in cybersecurity with federal compliance experience
- Weekend availability (Sat-Sun 10am-6pm EST)
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight)
- Active TS/SCI clearance preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field