Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security's Atlanta office as a Federal IT Specialist specializing in cybersecurity. Protect critical infrastructure while advancing your career in one of America's most vital security agencies. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities in a mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement cybersecurity protocols for federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Manage incident response and threat mitigation activities
- Ensure compliance with FISMA and NIST standards
- Train staff on security best practices and protocols
- Collaborate with cross-agency security teams
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field
- 3+ years of cybersecurity experience in federal/government sector
- Security+ or CISSP certification required
- Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight)
- Knowledge of FedRAMP and CMMC frameworks
- Active government security clearance (or ability to obtain)