Job Description
Join the forefront of national security as an IT Specialist with the Department of Homeland Security in Raleigh, NC. This critical role protects federal systems from evolving cyber threats while ensuring mission continuity. Enjoy exceptional benefits, competitive federal compensation, and career advancement opportunities in a dynamic environment.
Why Join Us?
- Comprehensive federal benefits package
- Professional development funding
- Work-life balance initiatives
- Impactful public service mission
Responsibilities
- Lead cybersecurity incident response and threat mitigation for federal systems
- Implement NIST framework compliance and security controls
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Manage identity and access management systems (IAM)
- Develop security policies and procedures
- Coordinate with federal partners on threat intelligence sharing
- Maintain compliance with FISMA and CUI regulations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in cybersecurity or IT administration
- Active CISSP, Security+, or CompTIA Security+ certification
- Experience with federal security frameworks (NIST, FISMA)
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Knowledge of cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Ability to obtain and maintain government security clearance