Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security in Fort Worth as an IT Security Specialist and play a critical role in safeguarding federal infrastructure. This urgent hiring opportunity offers competitive benefits, career advancement, and the chance to serve at the forefront of national security. We're seeking a dedicated professional to implement cutting-edge cybersecurity measures within a dynamic federal environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and enforce security policies for federal IT systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Monitor network traffic for security threats
- Respond to and mitigate cybersecurity incidents
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on security initiatives
- Ensure compliance with federal security standards (NIST, FISMA)
- Train staff on security best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years of IT security experience
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification
- Familiarity with federal security frameworks
- Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight)
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance