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Urgent Federal IT Security Specialist

Department of Homeland Security
Houston
Estimated Salary
USD 95.000 – USD 145.000
Live Update
12 September 2026
Deadline
12 Sep 2027

Job Description

Immediate Opening: Secure America's Critical Infrastructure

The Department of Homeland Security seeks a highly skilled IT Security Specialist to protect federal systems at our Houston facility. This urgent hiring initiative requires immediate deployment to safeguard national security operations. Join our elite team and play a pivotal role in defending against cyber threats while earning competitive federal benefits.

Why Apply Now?

• Top-secret clearance opportunity
• $15,000 relocation assistance
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility
• 10% locality pay for Houston area

Responsibilities

  • Implement NIST cybersecurity frameworks across federal networks
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Manage incident response protocols for cyber threats
  • Oversee access control systems and identity management
  • Coordinate with federal law enforcement agencies
  • Develop security awareness training programs
  • Ensure compliance with FISMA and CUI regulations

Qualifications

  • Top Secret security clearance (required)
  • CISSP or Security+ certification
  • 5+ years federal IT security experience
  • Expertise in cloud security (AWS/Azure)
  • Knowledge of CMMC and FedRAMP standards
  • Active TS/SCI clearance preferred
  • BS in Cybersecurity or equivalent experience

Required Skills

Cybersecurity NIST Compliance Incident Response CISSP AWS Security FedRAMP CMMC FISMA

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