Job Description
Join the frontline of national security as a Cybersecurity Specialist at the Department of Homeland Security in Washington DC. You'll safeguard critical infrastructure, lead incident response operations, and develop cutting-edge defense strategies against evolving cyber threats. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to impact national security while advancing your career in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead incident response coordination for federal cybersecurity incidents
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on federal systems
- Develop and implement security policies compliant with NIST and FISMA standards
- Monitor threat intelligence and analyze cyber-attack trends
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on security operations
- Maintain compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks
Qualifications
- 5+ years in cybersecurity with federal/government experience
- CISSP, CEH, or Security+ certification required
- Expert knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 and FISMA compliance
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight)
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field