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Federal IT Security Specialist - Night Shift

Department of Homeland Security
San Jose
Estimated Salary
USD 95.000 – USD 145.000
New
Live Update
1 September 2026
Deadline
1 Sep 2027

Job Description

Join our elite federal team in San Jose as a Night Shift IT Security Specialist and enjoy exceptional benefits including federal health/dental/vision coverage, 13 days paid leave annually, retirement plans with 5% matching, and tuition assistance. Protect critical infrastructure during off-peak hours while maintaining work-life balance with flexible scheduling. This role offers unparalleled job security and career advancement opportunities within the federal government.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and secure federal network systems during night shift operations
  • Implement cybersecurity protocols and threat mitigation strategies
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Manage incident response protocols for security breaches
  • Collaborate with cross-agency teams on intelligence sharing
  • Document security incidents and compliance reports
  • Maintain strict adherence to federal IT standards (FISMA, NIST)

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
  • 3+ years experience in IT security operations
  • Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
  • CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification
  • Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
  • Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure)
  • Ability to work independently during night shifts
  • US citizenship required

Required Skills

Cybersecurity Network Security Incident Response SIEM Cloud Security FISMA Compliance NIST Framework Secret Clearance

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