Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity division in Atlanta as an IT Security Specialist. You'll protect critical infrastructure from evolving threats while working in a mission-driven environment. This role offers competitive benefits, professional development, and the opportunity to serve at the forefront of national security.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain NIST-compliant cybersecurity frameworks across federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on classified networks
- Lead incident response coordination during security breaches
- Develop security policies and training programs for federal employees
- Collaborate with CISA on threat intelligence sharing
- Manage identity and access control systems using Active Directory
- Ensure compliance with FISMA and FedRAMP requirements
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (minimum)
- Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity or related field
- 3+ years experience in federal IT security operations
- Certification in CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH
- Proficiency with SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight)
- Experience with cloud security (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government)
- Knowledge of CMMC framework for defense contractors
- Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance if not already held