Job Description
Join the forefront of national security as a Federal IT Security Specialist with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This remote position offers the opportunity to protect critical infrastructure while working from anywhere in Illinois. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the satisfaction of serving your country.
Our team values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. You'll work on cutting-edge cybersecurity initiatives that directly impact national security protocols. This role requires a commitment to federal compliance standards and a passion for safeguarding sensitive government systems.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement cybersecurity protocols for federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Monitor network security using advanced SIEM tools
- Develop incident response plans for security breaches
- Ensure compliance with FISMA, NIST, and FedRAMP standards
- Collaborate with cross-agency security teams
- Train personnel on security best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in IT security
- Security+ CE, CISSP, or GIAC certification required
- Federal government clearance eligibility (ability to obtain Secret clearance)
- Expertise in network security tools (Splunk, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike)
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Knowledge of federal IT compliance frameworks