Job Description
Join the critical mission of safeguarding national infrastructure as an IT Security Specialist with the Department of Homeland Security in Denver. This urgent hiring initiative seeks passionate professionals to protect federal systems against evolving cyber threats. Enjoy competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the satisfaction of serving your country. Immediate start dates available for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain robust cybersecurity protocols for federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Monitor network security using advanced SIEM tools
- Develop incident response plans and lead breach mitigation efforts
- Ensure compliance with FISMA, NIST, and federal security standards
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on threat intelligence sharing
- Train personnel on security best practices and protocols
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in cybersecurity or IT security roles
- Certifications: CISSP, Security+, or CompTIA CySA+
- Expertise in network security, encryption, and threat detection
- Experience with federal IT compliance frameworks
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- US citizenship required