Job Description
Immediate Opportunity for Cybersecurity Specialist in Baltimore, MD
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security seeks a qualified Cybersecurity Specialist to join our critical infrastructure protection team. This urgent hiring initiative requires immediate deployment to safeguard federal systems against emerging threats. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a direct impact on national security.
Why Join Us?
- Immediate start date with accelerated onboarding
- Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
- Opportunities for career advancement within federal service
- Collaborative environment with cutting-edge security tools
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze network security threats using advanced SIEM platforms
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity protocols for federal IT systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop incident response plans for security breaches
- Collaborate with cross-agency security teams on threat intelligence
- Ensure compliance with FISMA, NIST, and DHS security standards
- Train federal staff on cybersecurity best practices
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- Minimum 3 years experience in federal IT security
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification
- Experience with Splunk, Palo Alto Networks, or Cisco security tools
- Familiarity with CMMC and FedRAMP frameworks
- Ability to obtain DHS suitability clearance