Job Description
Join the critical mission of safeguarding national infrastructure as an IT Security Specialist with the Department of Homeland Security in Raleigh. This urgent opening requires immediate deployment to protect federal systems against evolving cyber threats. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the prestige of serving your country while working in a dynamic, tech-forward environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on federal networks
- Implement and monitor security protocols including NIST compliance frameworks
- Lead incident response operations for cybersecurity breaches
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on threat intelligence sharing
- Develop risk mitigation strategies for classified and unclassified systems
- Manage security access controls and identity management systems
- Train personnel on cybersecurity best practices and protocols
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in federal IT security roles
- CompTIA Security+ and CISSP certifications required
- Expertise in FISMA, FedRAMP, and CMMC frameworks
- Proficiency with SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight) and penetration testing
- Demonstrated experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)