Job Description
Join our elite team at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Minneapolis! We're urgently hiring a Federal IT Specialist to safeguard critical infrastructure and drive digital transformation. This is your chance to serve your country while working with cutting-edge technology in a mission-critical role. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, professional development opportunities, and the pride of contributing to national security.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain federal IT systems ensuring 99.9% uptime
- Implement cybersecurity protocols to protect sensitive government data
- Lead digital transformation projects across agency departments
- Provide Tier-3 technical support for complex hardware/software issues
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integrations
- Ensure compliance with federal IT regulations (NIST, FISMA)
- Train staff on new technologies and security best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (required)
- 5+ years experience in federal IT infrastructure management
- Active Secret security clearance (required)
- Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and virtualization
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification (required)
- Experience with enterprise network architecture (Cisco/Juniper)
- Strong project management skills (PMP preferred)
- Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance if not already held