Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of the Interior as a Senior Federal IT Specialist in Denver, CO. This full-time, permanent role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to support critical federal missions. You'll design, implement, and secure IT infrastructure while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in government IT environments and possess strong cybersecurity expertise.
Responsibilities
- Manage and optimize federal IT systems including cloud infrastructure and network security
- Develop and implement disaster recovery plans ensuring 99.9% system uptime
- Coordinate with cross-agency teams to align IT solutions with federal mandates
- Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments for compliance with FISMA standards
- Lead digital transformation initiatives for public-facing federal services
- Mentor junior IT staff on federal IT protocols and best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in federal IT infrastructure management
- Active CISSP or CompTIA Security+ certification required
- Proficiency in AWS/Azure and federal cloud migration strategies
- Experience with FedRAMP compliance frameworks
- Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 security controls
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance