Job Description
Join the critical mission of protecting America's digital infrastructure at the Department of Homeland Security. We're urgently seeking a dedicated IT Security Specialist to safeguard federal systems in Denver. This high-impact role offers competitive benefits, professional development, and the opportunity to serve your country while advancing your career.
Why Join Us? Comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and student loan repayment assistance. Work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity protocols for federal networks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Monitor security incidents and coordinate incident response
- Develop security awareness training for federal employees
- Ensure compliance with FISMA, NIST, and federal security standards
- Collaborate with cross-agency security teams
- Document security policies and procedures
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and federal background investigation required
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in IT security or network administration
- Security+ CE certification or equivalent
- Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight)
- Familiarity with federal security frameworks (FISMA, NIST)
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills