Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security in Las Vegas, NV for an urgent opportunity to protect critical infrastructure. We're seeking a highly skilled IT Security Specialist to safeguard federal systems against evolving cyber threats. This premium role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and direct impact on national security. Apply now to be part of our elite cybersecurity team.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain advanced cybersecurity protocols for federal networks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Monitor security systems for real-time threat detection and response
- Develop incident response plans and lead breach mitigation efforts
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA security standards
- Collaborate with cross-agency security task forces
- Train federal personnel on cybersecurity best practices
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in federal IT security roles
- CISSP or CEH certification required
- Expertise in SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight)
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Knowledge of FedRAMP and CUI regulations