Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team at the Department of Homeland Security and help protect critical national infrastructure. We're urgently seeking a dedicated IT Security Specialist to safeguard federal systems in the Baltimore metropolitan area. This high-impact role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge security initiatives. If you're passionate about defending against cyber threats and want to make a real difference, apply now!
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity protocols for federal networks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Monitor security systems and respond to incidents 24/7
- Develop incident response plans and disaster recovery strategies
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on security initiatives
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity or related field
- 3+ years of federal cybersecurity experience
- CompTIA Security+ CE certification (or equivalent)
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)