Job Description
Join the critical mission of protecting America's digital infrastructure as a Federal IT Security Specialist in Seattle. This urgent hiring opportunity offers competitive benefits and the chance to work on high-impact cybersecurity initiatives for the Department of Homeland Security. We're seeking passionate professionals to safeguard sensitive government systems against evolving threats while maintaining compliance with federal regulations.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain federal IT security frameworks (NIST, FISMA, CUI)
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on classified systems
- Develop incident response protocols for cybersecurity breaches
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on national security initiatives
- Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities using SIEM tools
- Create security awareness training for federal employees
- Ensure compliance with federal procurement standards for security solutions
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI security clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years experience in federal IT security operations
- Certification in CISSP, Security+, or CompTIA Security+
- Expertise in cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP) and encryption protocols
- Experience with federal incident reporting (e.g., SF-86, JPAS)
- Knowledge of continuous monitoring (RMF) processes