Job Description
Join the forefront of national security as a Senior IT Security Specialist at the Department of Homeland Security in Atlanta. We're seeking a dedicated professional to protect critical infrastructure and ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity mandates. This role offers unparalleled growth opportunities within a mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain NIST cybersecurity frameworks across federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop incident response plans and coordinate breach mitigation
- Manage security access controls and identity management systems
- Collaborate with cross-agency security teams on joint initiatives
- Ensure compliance with FISMA and FedRAMP requirements
Qualifications
- 5+ years in IT security with federal government experience
- CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ certification required
- Expertise in cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP) and SIEM tools
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- Experience with FedRAMP moderate/high impact systems
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field