Job Description
Join the critical mission of safeguarding national infrastructure as an IT Security Specialist at the Department of Homeland Security in Detroit. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge cybersecurity with federal service to protect America's digital frontiers. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, professional development opportunities, and the prestige of serving your country while advancing your career in one of America's most vibrant tech hubs.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain advanced cybersecurity protocols for federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on classified networks
- Lead incident response coordination during security breaches
- Develop and enforce zero-trust architecture frameworks
- Collaborate with cross-agency cybersecurity task forces
- Train federal employees on security best practices
- Manage security compliance for NIST and FISMA standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Security+ CE certification or higher (CISSP, CISM preferred)
- Minimum 5 years experience in federal IT security environments
- Expertise in threat detection and mitigation tools (SIEM, EDR)
- Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret
- Proficiency in Windows/Linux system administration
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)