Job Description
Join the forefront of national cybersecurity as an IT Security Specialist with DHS in Tallahassee. You'll protect critical federal infrastructure while advancing your career in a mission-driven environment. This role offers competitive benefits, professional development, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on national security.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain network security protocols across federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Manage incident response for cybersecurity threats
- Develop security policies compliant with NIST and FISMA standards
- Coordinate with federal agencies on security initiatives
- Train staff on security best practices and compliance
- Monitor security systems using SIEM tools
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity or related field
- 5+ years of experience in federal IT security
- Active CISSP or Security+ certification
- Expertise in NIST Risk Management Framework
- Experience with FedRAMP compliance
- Ability to obtain Secret clearance
- Proficiency in incident response tools (Splunk, Kibana)