Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as a Federal IT Specialist and play a critical role in safeguarding national security infrastructure. This remote position offers unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity initiatives while enjoying competitive federal benefits and career advancement.
We're seeking dedicated professionals to support our mission-critical systems in Pennsylvania. Enjoy flexible remote work arrangements while contributing to projects that directly impact national security. Apply today to become part of America's frontline defense.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain secure federal IT infrastructure systems
- Lead cybersecurity incident response protocols for Pennsylvania-based assets
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on classified networks
- Develop disaster recovery plans ensuring 99.9% system uptime
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams to implement NIST compliance frameworks
- Mentor junior staff on federal IT security best practices
- Manage vendor relationships for cloud service providers
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance (required)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years experience with federal IT systems (FISMA compliance experience preferred)
- Expertise in AWS/Azure cloud platforms and federal FedRAMP requirements
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification
- Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 security controls
- Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight) and IDS/IPS systems