Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security's elite cybersecurity team in Washington, DC. As a Cybersecurity Specialist, you'll safeguard critical infrastructure and national security assets through advanced threat detection and mitigation strategies. This full-time federal position offers unparalleled career growth, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work at the forefront of national defense.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive federal compensation with GS-12 to GS-13 scale
- Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits
- Professional development through federal training programs
- Work-life balance with flexible scheduling options
- Pension eligibility through Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement advanced cybersecurity protocols to protect federal networks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Monitor security systems using SIEM tools for threat detection
- Lead incident response coordination during security breaches
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on security initiatives
- Create comprehensive risk mitigation strategies for critical infrastructure
- Maintain compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of cybersecurity experience with federal systems
- Active CISSP or Security+ certification required
- Expertise in threat intelligence and incident response
- Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 security controls
- Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with AWS or Azure security frameworks