Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team protecting national infrastructure at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. We're urgently seeking a motivated IT Security Specialist to safeguard critical systems in Seattle. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, flexible work arrangements, and impactful career growth. Apply today to serve your nation while advancing your technical expertise.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain federal IT security protocols across classified and unclassified networks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for critical infrastructure
- Lead incident response for cybersecurity threats with 24/7 on-call rotation
- Ensure compliance with NIST, FISMA, and DHS security frameworks
- Train staff on security best practices and emerging threat vectors
- Collaborate with federal agencies on joint security initiatives
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in IT security with federal/government experience
- CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ certification required
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight) and network defense systems
- Expertise in risk assessment methodologies and mitigation strategies