Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity team in Las Vegas as an IT Specialist. This immediate hire position offers the unique opportunity to serve your country while advancing your career in a dynamic, mission-critical environment. You'll protect national infrastructure and implement cutting-edge security solutions while enjoying competitive federal benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave. Our Las Vegas campus features modern facilities and collaborative workspaces designed to foster innovation and professional growth.
Why Choose Federal Service? As a federal employee, you'll gain unparalleled job security, structured career advancement pathways, and the satisfaction of contributing to national security. Our Las Vegas location offers a vibrant lifestyle with affordable housing, world-class entertainment, and year-round outdoor activities.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity protocols for federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Manage incident response procedures for security breaches
- Develop and execute disaster recovery plans
- Collaborate with cross-agency IT security teams
- Stay current on emerging threats and security technologies
- Maintain compliance with federal IT security standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
- Security+ CE certification or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years experience in IT security
- Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Experience with federal NIST frameworks
- Proficiency in network security tools (e.g., Splunk, SIEM)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- US citizenship required