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IT Security Specialist (Federal)

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Raleigh
Estimated Salary
USD 85.000 – USD 145.000
New
Live Update
29 Juli 2026
Deadline
29 Jul 2027

Job Description

Join our elite federal cybersecurity team in Raleigh, North Carolina, and protect America's digital infrastructure. We offer exceptional benefits including federal health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and career advancement opportunities. This full-time position provides stability, mission-driven work, and competitive compensation in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Safeguard federal networks against cyber threats using advanced security protocols
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Develop incident response plans and lead security breach mitigation
  • Monitor security systems and analyze threat intelligence
  • Implement NIST and FISMA compliance frameworks
  • Collaborate with cross-agency security teams
  • Train staff on security best practices

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
  • 3+ years of cybersecurity experience in federal/government sector
  • Active Security Clearance (or ability to obtain)
  • CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification
  • Expertise in network security tools (Splunk, Wireshark)
  • Knowledge of federal compliance standards (NIST, FISMA)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Required Skills

Cybersecurity IT Security Network Security Federal Compliance Incident Response NIST FISMA Security Clearance Risk Assessment

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