Job Description
Join the forefront of national security as an Information Security Specialist with DHS in New York City. Protect critical infrastructure and safeguard sensitive data systems while supporting vital federal missions. This role offers unparalleled career growth, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to serve your country in a dynamic cybersecurity environment. Work alongside top-tier professionals in a collaborative, mission-driven setting with competitive compensation and federal employee perks.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain security protocols for federal IT systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Monitor security alerts and respond to incidents
- Develop risk mitigation strategies for classified data
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
- Coordinate with cross-agency security teams
- Train personnel on security best practices
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity or related field
- 3+ years of information security experience
- Security+ CE certification or equivalent
- Familiarity with federal IT security frameworks
- Experience with SIEM tools and threat analysis
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance