Job Description
Join our mission to safeguard critical infrastructure as a Federal IT Security Specialist at the Department of Homeland Security. This pivotal role involves protecting national security systems against evolving cyber threats while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Enjoy competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the prestige of serving your country in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain robust cybersecurity protocols for federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop incident response plans and coordinate breach mitigation
- Ensure compliance with NIST, FISMA, and OMB directives
- Lead cross-agency security awareness training programs
- Monitor security metrics and generate executive-level reports
- Collaborate with CISA on threat intelligence sharing
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in federal IT security
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Expertise in risk assessment frameworks (e.g., NIST RMF)
- Strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Experience with SIEM tools and log analysis
- Excellent written communication for policy documentation