Job Description
Join our mission-critical team as an IT Specialist at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Columbus. You'll safeguard federal systems while advancing cybersecurity initiatives in a dynamic public service environment. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth in one of America's most vital agencies.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement secure IT infrastructure solutions for federal systems
- Lead cybersecurity incident response and threat mitigation efforts
- Manage cloud migration and hybrid network architectures
- Develop compliance frameworks for NIST and FISMA standards
- Train staff on cybersecurity protocols and best practices
- Collaborate with cross-agency IT task forces
- Oversee vendor contracts and technology procurement
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and federal security clearance eligibility
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of IT infrastructure management experience
- Certification in CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent
- Expertise in AWS/Azure and FedRAMP compliance
- Strong knowledge of federal IT security policies
- Experience with federal procurement processes (FAR)
- Ability to obtain Secret security clearance