Job Description
Join our critical mission protecting national infrastructure! The U.S. Department of Homeland Security seeks an IT Security Specialist to safeguard federal systems in Philadelphia. This urgent opening requires immediate deployment to counter emerging cyber threats. Enjoy competitive benefits, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and respond to cybersecurity incidents affecting federal networks
- Implement NIST compliance frameworks across classified systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Coordinate with federal law enforcement on threat intelligence
- Develop incident response protocols for critical infrastructure
- Train staff on security best practices and protocols
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- Bachelor's in Cybersecurity or related field
- 5+ years experience in federal IT security
- Certification in CISSP or CompTIA Security+
- Expertise in FISMA compliance requirements
- Proficiency with Splunk and SIEM tools
- Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance