Job Description
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security urgently seeks a qualified IT Specialist to join our Raleigh operations center. This critical role supports federal cybersecurity infrastructure in the Research Triangle area. Enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to serve national security interests. U.S. citizenship and security clearance required.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain federal IT systems and cybersecurity infrastructure
- Lead incident response and threat mitigation for classified networks
- Develop and implement security protocols compliant with federal standards
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on national security initiatives
- Conduct system vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Provide technical guidance to junior IT staff
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA regulations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years experience in federal IT systems administration
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Certification in CompTIA Security+ or CISSP
- Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and encryption technologies
- Knowledge of DOD RMF and NIST SP 800-53 frameworks
- Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance