Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team protecting national infrastructure at the Department of Homeland Security. We seek a dedicated professional to safeguard critical systems in a dynamic federal environment. Enjoy competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the pride of serving your country.
This role offers unparalleled training, flexible work arrangements, and a collaborative culture where innovation thrives. You'll work on cutting-edge projects that directly impact national security while developing skills recognized across the federal sector.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze network traffic for security threats using advanced SIEM tools
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on federal systems
- Develop incident response plans and lead breach mitigation efforts
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams to implement security best practices
- Prepare detailed security reports and executive briefings
- Manage identity and access control systems for classified networks
- Stay current with evolving cyber threats and countermeasures
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Security+ CE or CISSP certification (required within 6 months of hire)
- Minimum 3 years of cybersecurity experience in enterprise environments
- Proficiency in threat detection tools (Splunk, CrowdStrike, etc.)
- Understanding of NIST frameworks and federal security protocols
- Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities