Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security as an Information Technology Specialist in Chicago and play a critical role in safeguarding our nation's digital infrastructure. This full-time federal position offers competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain secure IT systems for federal operations
- Lead cybersecurity threat detection and incident response protocols
- Manage cloud infrastructure and ensure compliance with federal IT standards
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on national security technology projects
- Conduct system vulnerability assessments and recommend remediation strategies
- Provide technical guidance to junior IT staff and agency stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 3 years of experience in federal IT systems administration
- Active Security+ CE or CISSP certification required
- Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Knowledge of NIST and FISMA compliance frameworks
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain federal security clearance