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IT Specialist (Cybersecurity)

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
New York, NY
Estimated Salary
USD 120.000 – USD 180.000
Live Update
12 September 2026
Deadline
12 Sep 2027

Job Description

Join our elite cybersecurity team protecting critical federal infrastructure in NYC. This urgent opportunity offers competitive benefits, professional development, and direct impact on national security. We seek passionate professionals to defend against evolving cyber threats in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and monitor advanced intrusion detection/prevention systems
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Manage security incidents using NIST frameworks
  • Develop incident response plans and playbooks
  • Collaborate with federal agencies on threat intelligence sharing
  • Ensure compliance with FISMA and CUI regulations
  • Lead security awareness training programs

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in cybersecurity with federal clearance
  • CISSP or CompTIA Security+ certification required
  • Expertise in SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight)
  • Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 controls
  • Ability to obtain Secret clearance within 30 days

Required Skills

Cybersecurity CISSP NIST SIEM Incident Response Cloud Security FISMA Threat Intelligence

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