Job Description
Join our critical mission at the Department of Homeland Security in Wichita! We're urgently seeking an experienced IT Specialist to support federal cybersecurity operations. This high-impact role requires immediate deployment to protect national infrastructure. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible difference in national security. Urgent hiring status - apply immediately!
Responsibilities
- Lead implementation of cybersecurity protocols across federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Manage incident response for cyber threats
- Coordinate with federal agencies on security initiatives
- Develop and maintain IT infrastructure documentation
- Train personnel on security best practices
- Ensure compliance with federal IT regulations (FISMA, NIST)
Qualifications
- GS-12 level experience in federal IT systems
- CISSP or Security+ certification required
- 3+ years cybersecurity experience
- Knowledge of federal IT security frameworks
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure)
- Bachelor's degree in IT or related field