Job Description
Join our elite federal cybersecurity team and protect critical infrastructure at the Department of Homeland Security. We're seeking an IT Specialist to immediately fill this Mesa-based position with competitive benefits including federal health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave. Work alongside top-tier professionals in a mission-driven environment while enjoying Arizona's sunny climate.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain network security protocols across federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Manage incident response for cybersecurity threats
- Develop compliance reports for federal regulations (NIST, FISMA)
- Collaborate with cross-agency security teams
- Train staff on cybersecurity best practices
- Monitor system performance and security logs
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Active Security+ CE certification
- Minimum 3 years federal IT security experience
- Expertise in Windows Server and Active Directory
- Familiarity with SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight)
- Secret clearance (or ability to obtain)
- US citizenship required