Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security's elite cybersecurity team and protect our nation's digital infrastructure. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge security initiatives while receiving competitive federal benefits and career advancement opportunities. Our Washington DC headquarters provides a dynamic environment where innovation meets public service.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement advanced security protocols for federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Lead incident response operations for cyber threats
- Collaborate with cross-agency security task forces
- Develop security awareness training programs
- Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity
- Ensure compliance with federal security standards (FISMA, NIST)
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise cybersecurity
- Certification in CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+
- Expertise in threat intelligence and SIEM tools
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to obtain DHS security clearance