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IT Security Specialist

Department of Homeland Security
Tampa
Estimated Salary
USD 95.000 – USD 125.000
Live Update
10 Juni 2026
Deadline
10 Jun 2027

Job Description

Join our elite cybersecurity team protecting national infrastructure at the Department of Homeland Security's Tampa operations center. This critical role safeguards federal systems against evolving cyber threats while supporting mission-critical operations. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the satisfaction of serving our nation's security needs. We offer a collaborative environment with cutting-edge technology and robust work-life balance initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain cybersecurity frameworks including NIST 800-53 protocols
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on federal systems
  • Monitor security operations center (SOC) alerts and incident response protocols
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies for classified and unclassified data systems
  • Coordinate with federal agencies on security compliance and audits
  • Train personnel on security best practices and emerging threats
  • Manage security incident lifecycle from detection to resolution

Qualifications

  • Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
  • 5+ years experience in federal IT security compliance
  • CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ certification required
  • Expertise in FedRAMP and CUI handling procedures
  • Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
  • Knowledge of FISMA and OMB security directives
  • Ability to obtain DHS Suitability determination

Required Skills

Cybersecurity NIST 800-53 Incident Response Risk Assessment Security Compliance FedRAMP SIEM CISSP CISM

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