Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as a key IT infrastructure guardian in Chicago. Lead critical federal cybersecurity initiatives while ensuring mission continuity across high-stakes government operations. This full-time role offers unparalleled career advancement in federal service with comprehensive benefits and retirement plans.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain secure federal IT systems across 15+ agency platforms
- Lead incident response protocols for cybersecurity threats with 24/7 on-call rotation
- Manage cloud infrastructure migrations using AWS GovCloud and Azure Government services
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on classified networks
- Develop disaster recovery plans ensuring 99.99% system uptime for national security operations
- Mentor junior technicians on federal compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST 800-53)
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years experience in federal IT infrastructure management
- Certification in CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- Expertise in Windows Server 2019, Linux RHEL, and Active Directory administration
- Demonstrated experience with FedRAMP and CUI compliance protocols
- Ability to work rotating shifts during critical system maintenance windows