Job Description
Join our mission-critical team at U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Columbus, OH! We're urgently seeking a dedicated Federal IT Specialist to safeguard critical infrastructure and support national security initiatives. This high-impact role offers unparalleled career growth, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to serve your country while advancing your technical expertise.
Position includes competitive federal compensation, exceptional work-life balance, and robust retirement benefits. Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain secure federal IT systems and networks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and cybersecurity incident response
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on critical infrastructure protection
- Ensure compliance with federal IT security standards (NIST, FISMA)
- Manage cloud infrastructure migrations and hybrid system integrations
- Provide technical leadership on federal IT modernization projects
- Develop disaster recovery protocols and business continuity plans
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required with ability to obtain federal security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, or federal IT systems
- Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and federal compliance frameworks
- Security+ CISSP or CompTIA Security+ certification required
- Experience with federal procurement processes and vendor management
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance within 90 days