Job Description
Join the critical mission of securing our nation's infrastructure as an IT Specialist with the Department of Homeland Security. This urgent hiring initiative in Baltimore requires immediate talent to protect federal systems against evolving cyber threats. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to serve at the forefront of national security.
Responsibilities
- Lead cybersecurity incident response and vulnerability assessments for federal systems
- Implement and maintain secure network architectures using FISMA and NIST standards
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on threat intelligence analysis
- Manage identity and access control protocols (e.g., Active Directory, PKI)
- Conduct security audits and compliance monitoring
- Develop disaster recovery plans and business continuity protocols
- Train staff on cybersecurity best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of federal IT security experience
- Active CISSP, Security+, or CompTIA Security+ certification
- Expertise in Windows Server administration and cloud security (AWS/Azure)
- Knowledge of federal compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST SP 800-53)
- Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar)