Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security as a Cybersecurity Analyst and become a guardian of national security infrastructure. This full-time federal position offers unparalleled opportunities to protect critical systems while advancing your career in one of America's most impactful agencies. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, work-life balance, and the satisfaction of serving the public in a mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze cybersecurity threats across federal networks using advanced SIEM tools
- Develop and implement incident response plans for cyber-attacks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on classified systems
- Collaborate with federal partners to share threat intelligence and mitigation strategies
- Prepare detailed security reports for senior leadership and congressional briefings
- Maintain compliance with NIST, FISMA, and DHS security protocols
- Train federal employees on cybersecurity best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in federal IT security operations
- Active CISSP or Security+ certification
- Expert knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 controls
- Experience with incident response frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-61)
- Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance
- Strong analytical skills for threat pattern recognition
- Experience with cloud security architecture (AWS/Azure)