Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team and protect critical national infrastructure! The U.S. Department of Homeland Security seeks a motivated IT Security Specialist for immediate placement in Atlanta. This urgent opening offers competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to work on high-stakes federal security initiatives. Apply now to secure your future in public service!
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain NIST cybersecurity frameworks for federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on classified networks
- Develop incident response protocols and lead security breach mitigation
- Coordinate with federal agencies on security compliance (FISMA, CUI)
- Train personnel on cybersecurity best practices and protocols
- Monitor security metrics and generate executive-level reports
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- 5+ years in IT security with federal/government experience
- CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ certification required
- Expertise in risk assessment and threat intelligence analysis
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight) and encryption standards
- Strong knowledge of federal IT security regulations (NIST, FISMA)