Job Description
Join the forefront of national security as an IT Security Specialist at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This critical role safeguards federal infrastructure against evolving cyber threats while ensuring compliance with NIST and FISMA standards. You'll work in a mission-driven environment protecting America's digital assets, with opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement within the federal government.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity frameworks across federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop incident response protocols and coordinate breach mitigation
- Monitor security metrics using SIEM tools like Splunk
- Ensure compliance with federal IT security policies (NIST 800-53, FISMA)
- Lead security awareness training for federal employees
- Collaborate with CISA on threat intelligence integration
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of experience in IT security with federal systems
- CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ certification required
- Expertise in cloud security (AWS/Azure) and network security protocols
- Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR)
- Active Secret security clearance (ability to obtain Top Secret)
- Experience with FedRAMP compliance frameworks