Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Raleigh, NC. We're urgently seeking a Federal IT Security Specialist to protect critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. This is a mission-critical role with competitive benefits, federal retirement plans, and opportunities for professional growth. Work in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts national security.
Responsibilities
- Safeguard federal systems using NIST SP 800-53 security controls
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Manage incident response protocols for cyber incidents
- Develop and implement security policies and procedures
- Collaborate with cross-agency partners on threat intelligence
- Maintain and audit security compliance frameworks
- Lead security awareness training for federal employees
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (required)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years of federal IT security experience
- Certification in CISSP, Security+, or CompTIA Security+
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight)
- Knowledge of FedRAMP and CMMC requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- U.S. citizenship (mandatory)