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Senior IT Security Specialist

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Austin, TX
Estimated Salary
USD 95.000 – USD 145.000
Live Update
1 Agustus 2026
Deadline
1 Agu 2027

Job Description

Join our elite cybersecurity team protecting critical federal infrastructure at the Department of Homeland Security. This full-time position offers competitive benefits, professional development, and the opportunity to safeguard national security from our state-of-the-art Austin facility. Enjoy work-life balance with federal holidays, flexible schedules, and retirement plans.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement advanced network security protocols for federal systems
  • Lead incident response operations for cybersecurity threats
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Develop security policies compliant with NIST and FISMA standards
  • Mentor junior team members on security best practices
  • Collaborate with federal agencies on security initiatives

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field (Master's preferred)
  • 5+ years experience in IT security with federal clearance
  • CompTIA Security+ and CISSP certifications required
  • Expertise in network architecture and cloud security (AWS/Azure)
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)

Required Skills

Cybersecurity Network Security CISSP NIST Compliance Incident Response AWS Splunk FISMA

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