Job Description
Join the forefront of national security as a Federal IT Security Specialist in Dallas, TX. We're seeking dedicated professionals to protect critical infrastructure within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including a federal pension plan, and the opportunity to serve your country. This full-time, permanent position offers career advancement opportunities and a collaborative work environment.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive federal salary scale with locality adjustments
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement pension
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Work-life balance with flexible scheduling options
- Impactful work protecting national interests
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain secure IT systems across federal infrastructure
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop incident response plans and security protocols
- Monitor network security systems and respond to security incidents
- Ensure compliance with federal security standards (FISMA, NIST)
- Train staff on security best practices and protocols
- Collaborate with cross-agency security teams
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in IT security or federal IT systems
- Active Security+ CE or CISSP certification
- Experience with federal security frameworks (FISMA, NIST)
- Proficiency in network security tools (Splunk, SIEM, FireEye)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills