Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as a critical IT Security Specialist in Charlotte, NC. You'll safeguard federal systems against emerging cyber threats while working with cutting-edge technology in a mission-driven environment. This role offers competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a direct impact on national security.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity frameworks across federal IT infrastructure
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on classified systems
- Develop incident response protocols and lead security breach investigations
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on security policy development
- Manage identity and access control systems for federal networks
- Provide security training to department personnel
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA regulations
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain federal security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in IT security or cybersecurity
- CISSP, CEH, or Security+ certification required
- Experience with federal IT compliance frameworks (FISMA/NIST)
- Proficiency in SIEM tools and threat intelligence platforms
- Strong analytical skills and incident response expertise
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance