Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team protecting critical infrastructure in Los Angeles. This permanent full-time position offers comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to serve at the forefront of national security. We're seeking a dedicated professional to safeguard federal systems against evolving cyber threats.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain advanced intrusion detection/prevention systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on federal networks
- Develop incident response protocols for cyber-attacks
- Monitor security logs and analyze anomalous activity
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on threat intelligence sharing
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA security standards
- Train federal employees on cybersecurity best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in IT security with federal clearance
- CompTIA Security+ and CISSP certifications required
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure) and network architecture
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance