Job Description
Join our elite team protecting national infrastructure! The Department of Homeland Security seeks a highly skilled IT Specialist to support critical federal operations in Louisville, KY. This urgent opening offers immediate opportunity to shape cybersecurity initiatives while enjoying comprehensive benefits and career growth.
Why Apply Today?
- Competitive GS-12 salary scale with locality adjustments
- Immediate start date - no delays
- Flexible work arrangements available
- Top-tier federal retirement & health plans
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise network security implementations and vulnerability assessments
- Manage cloud infrastructure migrations across AWS/Azure environments
- Coordinate incident response for federal systems requiring 24/7 monitoring
- Develop cybersecurity policies compliant with NIST and FISMA standards
- Mentor junior staff on federal IT compliance protocols
- Collaborate with NC field offices on cross-state security initiatives
- Conduct regular penetration testing and risk mitigation
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in federal IT infrastructure management
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Expertise in FedRAMP and CUI handling protocols
- Proven experience with zero-trust architecture implementation
- Strong knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR)