Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security as an IT Security Specialist in Chicago and play a pivotal role in safeguarding critical infrastructure. This position offers unparalleled opportunities to advance your career while protecting our nation's digital assets. We're seeking a dedicated professional to implement cutting-edge security protocols and lead cybersecurity initiatives in a dynamic federal environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive cybersecurity policies and procedures
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on federal systems
- Monitor security incidents using SIEM tools and implement incident response protocols
- Lead security awareness training programs for federal employees
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with FISMA and NIST standards
- Manage identity and access control systems for critical infrastructure
- Generate detailed security reports and executive briefings
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a federal security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in IT security with federal systems
- CompTIA Security+ and CISSP certifications
- Expertise in risk assessment frameworks (NIST SP 800-30)
- Proficiency with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure) and network protocols