Job Description
Join our mission-critical team in Cleveland! The Department of Homeland Security is urgently seeking a Federal IT Specialist to safeguard our nation's digital infrastructure. This urgent hiring initiative requires immediate deployment to support critical federal operations in Northeast Ohio.
As a key member of our cybersecurity division, you'll implement cutting-edge solutions to protect sensitive data systems while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, flexible scheduling options, and opportunities for rapid advancement in a mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain secure IT infrastructure for federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on classified networks
- Develop incident response protocols for cybersecurity threats
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on national security initiatives
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA security standards
- Provide technical guidance to junior IT staff
- Manage system updates and patch deployments
Qualifications
- Active U.S. Secret security clearance (required)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of experience in federal IT infrastructure
- Certification in CompTIA Security+ or CISSP
- Expertise in network security protocols (firewalls, IDS/IPS)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government)
- Knowledge of federal acquisition procedures
- Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance within 90 days