Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security's elite cybersecurity team in Austin, Texas. We're urgently seeking dedicated professionals to protect critical infrastructure and defend against evolving cyber threats. This high-impact role offers competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to serve your country while working in Austin's vibrant tech ecosystem. Immediate openings require swift action!
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security threats across federal networks using SIEM tools
- Implement and maintain advanced intrusion detection/prevention systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop incident response plans and coordinate breach mitigation
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on national security initiatives
- Ensure compliance with FISMA, NIST, and DHS security protocols
- Train personnel on cybersecurity best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience
- Active CISSP, Security+, or CompTIA CySA+ certification
- Proficiency with Splunk, ArcSight, or similar SIEM platforms
- Knowledge of federal security frameworks and compliance requirements
- Experience with network security tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS)
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance