Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security in protecting America's critical infrastructure as an IT Specialist in our New York cybersecurity division. This pivotal role safeguards federal systems against evolving cyber threats while supporting national security initiatives. Enjoy competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the honor of serving your nation.
Responsibilities
- Lead cybersecurity incident response and threat mitigation for federal systems
- Implement NIST frameworks for risk assessment and compliance
- Manage identity access controls and encryption protocols
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Collaborate with cross-agency partners on threat intelligence
- Develop cybersecurity training programs for federal staff
- Ensure continuous monitoring of network security posture
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- BS/BA in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in cybersecurity with federal systems
- Security+ CE certification and CISSP preferred
- Expertise in SIEM tools and threat detection platforms
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- Experience with FedRAMP compliance standards
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities