Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security's Charlotte office as a critical IT Systems Security Specialist. Protecting national infrastructure requires elite cybersecurity professionals who thrive in high-stakes environments. This full-time federal position offers unparalleled job security, comprehensive benefits, and direct impact on national security initiatives. You'll work in Charlotte's vibrant tech hub while serving our nation's most vital digital defense systems.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain NIST-compliant security frameworks across federal IT systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on classified networks
- Develop incident response protocols for cybersecurity threats
- Collaborate with federal agencies to coordinate security operations
- Monitor security metrics and generate compliance reports
- Train federal personnel on cybersecurity best practices
- Manage security audits and remediation activities
Qualifications
- Top Secret security clearance (current or eligible)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in federal IT security
- Certification in CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+
- Expertise in FISMA compliance frameworks
- Experience with SIEM platforms and threat detection tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- US citizenship required