Job Description
Join the critical mission of protecting America's digital infrastructure as an IT Security Specialist with the Department of Homeland Security in Wichita. This urgent hiring initiative seeks skilled professionals to safeguard sensitive federal systems against evolving cyber threats. Enjoy competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the pride of serving your country. Immediate openings for qualified candidates with federal security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor advanced cybersecurity protocols for federal networks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Manage incident response for security breaches
- Develop security awareness training programs
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
- Collaborate with cross-agency security teams
- Document security procedures and maintain audit trails
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity or related field
- 3+ years experience in federal IT security
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Proficiency in network security tools (Splunk, Palo Alto)
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure)
- Knowledge of federal compliance frameworks