Job Description
Join the critical mission of safeguarding our nation as an IT Specialist with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Milwaukee. We're urgently hiring cybersecurity professionals to protect federal infrastructure against evolving threats. This role offers competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a direct impact on national security. Apply now to join our dedicated team at the forefront of federal technology operations.
Responsibilities
- Manage and secure federal IT systems in compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
- Implement cybersecurity protocols to prevent data breaches and cyber attacks
- Provide Tier-3 technical support for complex network and system issues
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on cybersecurity initiatives
- Maintain documentation of IT security policies and procedures
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 3+ years of experience in federal IT security
- Active Security+ CE certification
- Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight)
- Familiarity with FedRAMP and CMMC frameworks
- Ability to obtain and maintain government security clearance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills