Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security as an Information Technology Specialist in Denver, CO. We're seeking a dedicated professional to safeguard critical infrastructure and support national security initiatives. This full-time role offers competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible impact. Work in a dynamic environment where your technical expertise directly contributes to protecting the nation's digital assets.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain secure IT systems for federal infrastructure
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Manage cybersecurity incident response protocols
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on IT modernization projects
- Ensure compliance with federal security standards (FISMA, NIST)
- Provide technical guidance on cloud migration strategies
- Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of experience in IT security systems administration
- Active CISSP or CompTIA Security+ certification required
- Proficiency in AWS/Azure cloud environments
- Familiarity with federal IT compliance frameworks
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance