Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security's elite cybersecurity team as a Federal IT Specialist in Chicago. Protect critical infrastructure while advancing your career in a mission-driven environment with exceptional benefits and competitive compensation. This GS-12 position offers unparalleled growth opportunities in one of America's most dynamic cities.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain secure federal IT systems and networks
- Lead cybersecurity incident response and threat mitigation operations
- Develop compliance strategies for federal security protocols (NIST, FISMA)
- Manage cloud infrastructure and hybrid IT environments
- Train federal staff on cybersecurity best practices
- Collaborate with DHS leadership on technology modernization initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of federal IT security experience
- Active CISSP or CompTIA Security+ certification
- Expertise in FedRAMP and CUI compliance frameworks
- Proficiency in AWS/Azure cloud security tools
- Secret security clearance (must obtain within 90 days)
- Demonstrated experience with federal procurement processes