Job Description
Join our elite federal team protecting critical infrastructure! The U.S. Department of Homeland Security seeks an immediate-hire IT Security Specialist to safeguard national assets from cyber threats. Enjoy competitive benefits, telework flexibility, and direct impact on national security. This Charlotte-based role offers hybrid work arrangements with immediate start dates.
Why Join Us?
- Comprehensive federal benefits package
- Telework options (3 days remote/week)
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Professional development funding
Responsibilities
- Implement NIST cybersecurity frameworks across federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Manage incident response protocols for security breaches
- Develop security awareness training for federal personnel
- Coordinate with CISA on threat intelligence sharing
- Ensure compliance with FISMA and FedRAMP requirements
- Maintain security documentation and audit trails
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (required)
- Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity or equivalent experience
- 3+ years in cybersecurity or federal IT roles
- CISSP, Security+, or CompTIA Security+ certification
- Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Familiarity with Windows Server and Active Directory
- Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance post-hire