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Cybersecurity Specialist

Department of Homeland Security
Washington
Estimated Salary
USD 95.000 – USD 145.000
New
Live Update
9 Juli 2026
Deadline
9 Jul 2027

Job Description

Join our critical mission to safeguard national security infrastructure. We're urgently seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to defend against evolving cyber threats in our nation's capital. This high-impact role offers competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work at the forefront of federal cybersecurity initiatives. Immediate openings available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and monitor advanced security protocols across federal networks
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Lead incident response for cyber threats and data breaches
  • Develop security policies compliant with NIST and FISMA standards
  • Collaborate with cross-agency cybersecurity teams
  • Manage security information and event systems (SIEM)
  • Train personnel on cybersecurity best practices

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles
  • Active CISSP or Security+ certification required
  • Expertise in threat intelligence and incident response
  • Knowledge of federal security frameworks (NIST, FISMA)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance

Required Skills

Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Incident Response NIST Compliance FISMA CISSP Security+ SIEM Network Security

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