Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team at the Department of Homeland Security in Detroit! We're urgently seeking a dedicated IT Security Specialist to protect critical infrastructure during this high-stakes hiring initiative. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a direct impact on national security. Immediate start available.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain advanced cybersecurity protocols for federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Manage incident response and forensic analysis for security breaches
- Develop security policies and compliance frameworks
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on threat intelligence
- Train personnel on security best practices
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity or equivalent experience
- 3+ years in enterprise security operations
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Expertise in NIST frameworks and FedRAMP compliance
- Strong experience with SIEM tools and threat detection
- US citizenship required