Job Description
Join our critical mission protecting national infrastructure! The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is urgently hiring an IT Security Specialist in Indianapolis to safeguard federal systems against evolving cyber threats. This high-impact role offers competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to serve your country. Immediate start available for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor cybersecurity protocols across federal networks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Lead incident response to security breaches
- Develop disaster recovery and continuity plans
- Ensure compliance with FISMA, NIST, and CMMC standards
- Train staff on security best practices
- Collaborate with federal agencies on threat intelligence
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity or related field
- 5+ years experience in federal IT security roles
- Active CISSP or Security+ certification required
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight)
- Experience with zero-trust architecture
- Secret security clearance (must obtain within 6 months)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills