Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team at the Department of Homeland Security and protect critical national infrastructure. We're urgently seeking a dedicated specialist to defend against evolving cyber threats in a high-impact role. This position offers unparalleled opportunities to shape federal security protocols while receiving top-tier benefits and competitive compensation in the heart of Washington DC.
Responsibilities
- Lead incident response for federal cyber threats within 24-hour SLA
- Implement NIST compliance frameworks across agency systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Collaborate with CISA on threat intelligence sharing initiatives
- Develop zero-trust architecture solutions for classified networks
- Mentor junior analysts on security best practices
- Prepare executive-level threat briefings for DHS leadership
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
- 5+ years in cybersecurity with federal systems exposure
- CISSP or CISSP-ISSMP certification required
- Expertise in Splunk, ArcSight, or similar SIEM platforms
- Experience with FedRAMP Moderate/High compliance
- Knowledge of CMMC framework and DoD requirements
- Ability to obtain DHS Suitability clearance