Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team protecting critical national infrastructure! The Department of Homeland Security seeks a remote Senior IT Security Specialist to lead advanced threat detection initiatives. This full-time federal position offers competitive benefits, professional development, and the opportunity to safeguard our nation's digital assets while working remotely from Columbus, OH.
Enjoy flexible remote work arrangements, comprehensive health insurance, and generous retirement plans. We're looking for passionate professionals who thrive in dynamic environments and possess deep technical expertise.
Responsibilities
- Lead incident response coordination for federal IT systems
- Develop and implement advanced security monitoring protocols
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Collaborate with cross-agency security task forces
- Maintain compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
- Mentor junior security analysts
- Generate comprehensive security reports for leadership
Qualifications
- Active CISSP or Security+ certification required
- Minimum 5 years federal IT security experience
- Expertise in cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Knowledge of zero-trust architecture principles
- Strong SIEM platform management experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance
- Experience with federal procurement processes