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Federal IT Security Specialist

Department of Homeland Security
Tallahassee
Estimated Salary
USD 89.000 – USD 115.700
New
Live Update
6 Oktober 2026
Deadline
6 Okt 2027

Job Description

Join our elite cybersecurity team protecting critical federal infrastructure in Florida. We're seeking a dedicated IT Security Specialist to safeguard sensitive systems against evolving threats. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, professional development opportunities, and the satisfaction of serving your country. Apply today to join our mission-critical team!

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain federal IT security protocols across Florida-based systems
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for classified networks
  • Develop incident response plans and lead security breach mitigation
  • Monitor 24/7 security operations center alerts for federal assets
  • Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA security standards
  • Train federal personnel on cybersecurity best practices

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field (5 years experience accepted)
  • CompTIA Security+ and CISSP certifications mandatory
  • Minimum 3 years federal IT security experience
  • Expertise in network security tools (Splunk, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike)
  • Knowledge of Florida state IT infrastructure integration
  • Ability to obtain DHS Suitability clearance

Required Skills

cybersecurity NIST compliance FISMA incident response vulnerability assessment CISSP TS/SCI clearance network security

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