Job Description
Join the forefront of national security as a Cybersecurity Specialist with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Tampa. This critical role protects federal infrastructure from evolving cyber threats while offering unparalleled career growth and comprehensive federal benefits. Work in a collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts national resilience.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain advanced cybersecurity protocols for federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) systems
- Develop incident response plans and coordinate threat mitigation
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
- Collaborate with cross-agency security teams
- Lead security awareness training programs
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in federal IT security
- Certification in CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+
- Expertise in network security tools (Splunk, Palo Alto)
- Knowledge of zero-trust architecture principles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities