Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team protecting critical infrastructure at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Los Angeles. We're urgently seeking a dedicated IT Security Specialist to safeguard federal systems against evolving threats. This high-impact role offers competitive federal benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to serve your community. Our state-of-the-art facility in downtown LA provides collaborative workspaces and cutting-edge technology. Immediate start available for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor advanced cybersecurity protocols for federal networks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Manage incident response for security breaches and cyberattacks
- Develop security awareness training programs for federal staff
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA security standards
- Collaborate with cross-agency security task forces
- Generate detailed security reports and recommendations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in federal IT security roles
- Active CISSP or CompTIA Security+ certification
- Expertise in network security tools (Splunk, Palo Alto)
- Clearable Top Secret security clearance (required)
- Experience with FedRAMP compliance frameworks
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills