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Federal IT Specialist

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Raleigh
Estimated Salary
USD 85.000 – USD 130.000
New
Live Update
16 September 2026
Deadline
16 Sep 2027

Job Description

Join our elite team safeguarding national security while enjoying industry-leading benefits in Raleigh's vibrant Research Triangle. As a Federal IT Specialist, you'll drive critical infrastructure modernization while receiving unparalleled health coverage, generous retirement plans, and work-life balance initiatives. Our Raleigh hub offers hybrid flexibility, professional development stipends, and student loan repayment assistance.

This role is part of the federal government's mission-critical cybersecurity workforce, where your expertise directly impacts national resilience. We prioritize career growth through continuous training and promotion pathways.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement secure cloud infrastructure solutions for federal agencies
  • Lead cybersecurity incident response protocols and vulnerability assessments
  • Manage enterprise systems across classified and unclassified networks
  • Develop disaster recovery plans ensuring 99.9% operational uptime
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on digital transformation initiatives
  • Maintain compliance with NIST and FISMA security frameworks
  • Mentor junior staff in emerging technologies and best practices

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience
  • Active CISSP or CompTIA Security+ certification
  • Proficiency in AWS/Azure and federal cloud adoption strategies
  • Secret security clearance eligibility (must obtain within 90 days)
  • Demonstrated experience with federal IT procurement processes
  • Strong analytical skills for complex system troubleshooting
  • US citizenship required for federal position

Required Skills

Cybersecurity Cloud Architecture Federal IT Compliance Incident Response NIST Framework AWS/Azure CISSP FISMA

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