Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security as a Cybersecurity Specialist in Charlotte, NC. Protect critical infrastructure and federal systems against evolving cyber threats. This full-time role offers competitive federal benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to serve at the forefront of national security.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and mitigate cyber threats across federal networks
- Implement security protocols for cloud and hybrid environments
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop incident response plans and coordinate recovery efforts
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
- Collaborate with cross-agency cybersecurity teams
- Train personnel on security best practices
- Generate detailed security reports and recommendations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of cybersecurity experience
- Active CISSP or Security+ certification
- Expertise in SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar)
- Knowledge of federal security frameworks (NIST, FISMA)
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills