Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security as a Cybersecurity Specialist and play a critical role in protecting America's digital infrastructure. This full-time federal position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to serve your country in a cutting-edge technology role. You'll work alongside top-tier professionals in a mission-driven environment while enjoying Chicago's vibrant culture and career advancement opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity protocols across federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Monitor network security systems and respond to incidents
- Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans
- Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards (NIST, FISMA)
- Train staff on security best practices
- Collaborate with IT teams on system hardening
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity or IT security
- Security+ CE or CISSP certification required
- Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight)
- Knowledge of federal IT compliance frameworks
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance