Job Description
Join the frontline of national security as a Cybersecurity Specialist with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in San Francisco. This critical role protects federal infrastructure against evolving cyber threats while supporting mission-critical operations. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, professional development opportunities, and the prestige of serving your country.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and respond to cybersecurity incidents across federal networks
- Implement NIST compliance frameworks and security protocols
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Collaborate with cross-agency threat intelligence teams
- Develop incident response playbooks and recovery strategies
- Lead security awareness training for federal personnel
- Manage identity and access control systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
- 3+ years of cybersecurity experience in federal/government environment
- CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ certification required
- Expertise in SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight)
- Familiarity with FedRAMP and FISMA standards
- Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain Top Secret)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills