Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team protecting critical infrastructure in the Bay Area. The Department of Homeland Security seeks an urgent hire for a Federal IT Security Specialist role in San Francisco. This high-impact position requires immediate deployment to safeguard national security systems against evolving cyber threats. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, telework flexibility, and career advancement opportunities within the federal government.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain NIST cybersecurity frameworks across federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on classified networks
- Lead incident response coordination for security breaches in real-time
- Develop security policies compliant with FISMA and FedRAMP standards
- Mentor junior security analysts on federal cybersecurity protocols
- Collaborate with FBI and CISA on threat intelligence sharing
Qualifications
- Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
- 5+ years experience in federal IT security (CISSP or Security+ required)
- Expertise in cloud security (AWS/Azure) and network defense tools
- Knowledge of federal compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST, CMMC)
- Experience leading incident response teams
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field