Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team at the Department of Homeland Security in Phoenix and help protect America's critical infrastructure. This urgent hiring initiative seeks experienced IT Security Specialists to defend against evolving cyber threats. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the satisfaction of serving your country. Immediate start dates available for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain secure network systems in compliance with federal NIST standards
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on classified systems
- Develop incident response protocols and lead breach mitigation efforts
- Manage identity access controls and privileged user accounts
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams for threat intelligence sharing
- Ensure continuous compliance with FISMA and CMMC requirements
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years experience in federal IT security operations
- CompTIA Security+ and CISSP certifications required
- Expertise in SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar) and firewalls
- Familiarity with FedRAMP and DoD cybersecurity frameworks
- Ability to work rotating shifts for 24/7 operations coverage