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Federal IT Security Specialist (Immediate Hire)

Department of Homeland Security
Washington
Estimated Salary
USD 85.000 – USD 110.000
New
Live Update
10 Oktober 2026
Deadline
10 Okt 2027

Job Description

Join the critical mission of protecting America's digital infrastructure as an immediate hire Federal IT Security Specialist. This high-impact role offers a unique opportunity to serve at the forefront of national cybersecurity initiatives with rapid onboarding and competitive benefits. Work alongside elite professionals in a dynamic, mission-driven environment where your expertise directly safeguards critical systems.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain NIST-compliant security controls across federal networks
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for classified systems
  • Manage incident response protocols for cyber threats with 24/7 rotation
  • Develop security awareness training programs for federal employees
  • Coordinate with CISA and other federal agencies on threat intelligence
  • Oversee security audits and compliance reporting

Qualifications

  • Active Secret security clearance (must obtain Top Secret within 90 days)
  • CISSP or Security+ certification required
  • 3+ years experience in federal IT security frameworks
  • Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight)
  • Experience with FedRAMP compliance requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Required Skills

Cybersecurity NIST CISSP Incident Response FedRAMP Splunk Security+ Penetration Testing

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