Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Oklahoma City. We're urgently seeking a dedicated Federal IT Security Specialist to protect critical infrastructure against evolving threats. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, flexible work arrangements, and the opportunity to serve your country. This role offers immediate start and career advancement opportunities within federal service.
Responsibilities
- Implement NIST cybersecurity frameworks for federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Manage security incident response protocols
- Oversee access control systems and identity management
- Develop and maintain security documentation
- Collaborate with federal law enforcement agencies
- Ensure compliance with FISMA and FedRAMP standards
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (required)
- Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity or equivalent experience
- 3+ years in federal IT security roles
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Experience with federal cloud security (AWS GovCloud/Azure Government)
- Knowledge of CMMC and DFARS requirements
- Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance if not already held