Job Description
Join the elite team safeguarding national security at the Department of Defense in Virginia Beach. This full-time Cybersecurity Specialist role offers the opportunity to protect critical infrastructure while enjoying competitive federal benefits, flexible work arrangements, and career advancement opportunities. Our mission-driven environment values innovation, integrity, and public service.
Why Join Us? Comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and professional development programs. Work in a state-of-the-art facility with cutting-edge technology while contributing to national defense initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement advanced network security protocols to protect DoD systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing across classified networks
- Lead incident response teams during cybersecurity breaches
- Develop security policies compliant with NIST and FedRAMP standards
- Mentor junior security analysts and conduct training programs
- Collaborate with federal agencies on joint security initiatives
- Monitor security metrics and generate executive-level reports
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years experience in enterprise cybersecurity
- Certifications: CISSP, CEH, or Security+ (CompTIA)
- Expertise in network security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls)
- Experience with DoD IT systems and security protocols
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities