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Federal IT Specialist - Urgent Hiring

Department of Homeland Security
Richmond
Estimated Salary
USD 75.000 – USD 120.000
Live Update
12 September 2026
Deadline
12 Sep 2027

Job Description

Join our elite federal team in Richmond, VA and play a critical role in safeguarding national security through cutting-edge IT infrastructure. We offer immediate opportunities for qualified professionals to support vital federal operations with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement pathways. Urgent openings require immediate response to meet critical mission needs.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain secure federal IT systems and networks
  • Ensure compliance with FISMA, NIST, and federal cybersecurity standards
  • Lead incident response and disaster recovery protocols for critical infrastructure
  • Collaborate with cross-agency teams on system integration and modernization
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Develop technical documentation and security policies
  • Mentor junior IT staff on federal compliance protocols

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field (Master's preferred)
  • 5+ years experience in federal IT or regulated environments
  • Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance
  • Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid architectures
  • CISSP or CompTIA Security+ certification required
  • Proficiency in FedRAMP and CMMC frameworks
  • Demonstrated experience with zero-trust security models

Required Skills

Cybersecurity Federal Compliance Cloud Security Incident Response FISMA NIST CISSP AWS Azure FedRAMP Secret Clearance

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