Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security's elite cybersecurity team and defend our nation's critical infrastructure. We're urgently hiring passionate professionals to protect federal systems from evolving cyber threats. This high-impact role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to serve at the forefront of national security. Immediate start available.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity incidents across federal networks
- Implement advanced security protocols and conduct vulnerability assessments
- Collaborate with federal agencies to develop threat mitigation strategies
- Lead incident response operations during security breaches
- Stay current with emerging cyber threats and defensive technologies
- Prepare detailed security reports and executive briefings
- Maintain compliance with federal security standards (FISMA, NIST)
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations
- CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Experience with incident response frameworks (NIST SP 800-61)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work in high-pressure, mission-critical environments