Job Description
Join the forefront of national security as an IT Security Specialist with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Sacramento. We are urgently hiring to protect critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. This high-impact role offers competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to serve your country in a dynamic federal environment.
Why Join Us?
- Immediate start date with flexible work options
- Comprehensive federal benefits package
- Professional development funding and certifications
- Collaborative mission-driven culture
Responsibilities
- Design and implement enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions for federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop incident response protocols and lead breach mitigation efforts
- Ensure compliance with NIST FISMA and federal security standards
- Train staff on security best practices and protocols
- Collaborate with cross-agency security teams
- Monitor security operations center alerts and analyze threat intelligence
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in federal IT security roles
- Active CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ certification
- Expertise in risk assessment frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)
- Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Knowledge of FedRAMP and CUI requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills