Job Description
Join the forefront of national security technology as a Senior IT Specialist at the Department of Homeland Security. This pivotal role safeguards critical infrastructure while offering unparalleled career growth, comprehensive benefits, and a robust federal pension plan. Located in Washington DC, you'll collaborate with top-tier professionals to implement cutting-edge solutions that protect our nation.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive federal salary with locality adjustments
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Generous federal pension plan (FERS)
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Professional development stipends
Responsibilities
- Design and implement secure IT infrastructure for federal systems
- Lead cybersecurity initiatives to protect sensitive data
- Manage cloud migration projects across agency platformsConduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
- Mentor junior IT specialists and cross-functional teams
- Ensure compliance with federal IT regulations (NIST, FISMA)
- Collaborate with DHS leadership on technology roadmaps
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of experience in federal IT systems
- Active CISSP or Security+ certification required
- Expertise in AWS/Azure and DevOps methodologies
- Secret clearance (ability to obtain Top Secret)
- Experience with FedRAMP compliance frameworks
- Strong project management (PMP preferred)
- US citizenship required