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Federal IT Specialist - Urgent Hiring

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Houston
Estimated Salary
USD 85.000 – USD 120.000
New
Live Update
26 September 2026
Deadline
26 Sep 2027

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Federal IT Specialist to join our critical infrastructure team in Houston. This urgent opening requires immediate deployment to support national security operations. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, retirement plans, and a dynamic work environment protecting our nation's digital frontiers.

Why Join Us?
• Direct federal employment with comprehensive benefits
• Mission-critical role with growth opportunities
• Relocation assistance available
• Security clearance sponsorship provided

Responsibilities

  • Manage and secure federal IT systems in compliance with FISMA standards
  • Implement cybersecurity protocols for national infrastructure protection
  • Lead incident response and disaster recovery operations
  • Collaborate with cross-agency teams on threat intelligence sharing
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Develop technical documentation and SOPs for federal systems
  • Maintain compliance with NIST 800-53 controls

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity or related field
  • 5+ years experience in federal IT infrastructure
  • Certification in CISSP, Security+, or CompTIA Security+
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Knowledge of federal compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance

Required Skills

Cybersecurity Federal Compliance IT Infrastructure Security Clearance FISMA NIST CISSP AWS Azure Incident Response

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