Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security as a Federal IT Security Specialist and enjoy exceptional benefits including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, paid vacation, and professional development opportunities. This full-time role offers job stability, competitive pay, and the chance to protect critical infrastructure while working in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity protocols for federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop incident response plans and disaster recovery strategies
- Monitor network traffic for security threats
- Ensure compliance with federal security standards (NIST, FISMA)
- Train staff on security best practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on security initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of IT security experience
- CISSP or CompTIA Security+ certification required
- Active government security clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar)
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure)
- Strong knowledge of federal IT regulations