Job Description
Join the forefront of national security as a Federal IT Specialist at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Portland, Oregon. We're urgently seeking passionate professionals to safeguard critical infrastructure and drive technological innovation in public service. Enjoy competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the pride of serving your country. Apply today to become part of our mission-critical team!
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain secure IT systems supporting federal operations
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and cybersecurity threat remediation
- Manage cloud infrastructure and ensure compliance with federal regulations
- Provide technical leadership for cross-agency IT modernization projects
- Develop disaster recovery plans and business continuity protocols
- Train staff on cybersecurity best practices and system protocols
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain federal security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years experience with federal IT systems (GS-12 equivalent)
- Expertise in AWS/Azure cloud platforms and FedRAMP compliance
- Certification in CompTIA Security+ or CISSP preferred
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with NIST cybersecurity frameworks