Job Description
Join our elite federal team as a remote IT Specialist supporting critical homeland security operations. This full-time position offers competitive benefits, telework flexibility, and the opportunity to serve your community while advancing your career in cybersecurity and infrastructure management. Enjoy a structured GS pay scale with regular advancement opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain secure federal IT systems and networks
- Monitor and respond to cybersecurity threats using advanced SIEM tools
- Provide technical support to federal agencies across multiple jurisdictions
- Develop disaster recovery plans and conduct vulnerability assessments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration projects
- Ensure compliance with FISMA, NIST, and federal security protocols
- Document system configurations and create technical documentation
- Train users on secure computing practices and system updates
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in federal IT infrastructure management
- Active Security+ CE or CISSP certification required
- Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and virtualization
- Experience with federal cybersecurity frameworks (FISMA, NIST)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills