Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team protecting critical national infrastructure. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security seeks a highly skilled IT Security Specialist to safeguard federal systems in Boston. This urgent opening offers competitive federal benefits, including retirement plans and comprehensive health insurance. Immediate start date available for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Safeguard federal networks against cyber threats using advanced security protocols
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on classified systems
- Implement NIST and FISMA compliance frameworks
- Manage incident response protocols for security breaches
- Collaborate with federal law enforcement agencies on threat intelligence
- Develop security awareness training for federal personnel
- Maintain rigorous documentation of security protocols and audit trails
Qualifications
- Active U.S. government security clearance (Top Secret/SCI)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
- 5+ years experience in federal IT security environments
- Certification in CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+
- Expertise in zero-trust architecture implementation
- Experience with CMMC compliance frameworks
- Strong knowledge of federal IT security regulations (FISMA, NIST)