Job Description
Join the critical mission of safeguarding national infrastructure as an IT Security Specialist with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Raleigh, NC. This urgent full-time role offers competitive benefits, career advancement, and the opportunity to protect federal systems against evolving cyber threats. Work in a collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts national security.
Responsibilities
- Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses for federal IT systems
- Implement and monitor security protocols (NIST/FISMA compliance)
- Lead incident response to cyber threats and breaches
- Manage security infrastructure (firewalls, SIEM tools, encryption)
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on security initiatives
- Develop security awareness training for federal personnel
- Ensure continuous compliance with federal security standards
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (required)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years experience in federal IT security roles
- Expertise in NIST SP 800-53 framework
- Certification in CISSP, Security+, or CEH
- Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Knowledge of cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance post-hire