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IT Security Specialist - Federal Agency

Department of Homeland Security
Austin
Estimated Salary
USD 95.000 – USD 125.000
Live Update
10 Juni 2026
Deadline
10 Jun 2027

Job Description

Join our critical mission protecting national infrastructure! We're urgently hiring an IT Security Specialist to safeguard federal systems in Austin. This high-impact role requires immediate availability to combat evolving cyber threats. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, flexible work arrangements, and career advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain cybersecurity protocols for federal networks
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Monitor security alerts using SIEM tools (Splunk, CrowdStrike)
  • Develop incident response plans and coordinate breach mitigation
  • Ensure compliance with FISMA, NIST, and FedRAMP standards
  • Train staff on security best practices and protocols
  • Collaborate with cross-agency security task forces

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
  • 5+ years experience in federal IT security
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Expertise in cloud security (AWS/Azure) and encryption technologies
  • Experience with security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Required Skills

Cybersecurity CISSP NIST FISMA Splunk AWS Incident Response Security Clearance

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