Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in New York City as a critical IT Specialist focused on cybersecurity. This full-time federal role offers unparalleled benefits, competitive salary, and the opportunity to protect national infrastructure at the highest level. Work in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts national security.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity protocols for federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Monitor security incidents and coordinate incident response
- Develop disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on security initiatives
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations (FISMA, NIST)
- Train staff on security best practices and protocols
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of IT security experience with federal systems
- Security+ or CISSP certification required
- Expertise in network security tools (SIEM, firewalls)
- Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)