Job Description
Join our elite federal cybersecurity team in Virginia Beach and safeguard critical national infrastructure. We're seeking a dedicated Cybersecurity Specialist to implement advanced threat detection protocols and lead incident response operations. This full-time position offers competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work at the forefront of national security.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze network traffic for security threats using SIEM tools
- Implement and maintain firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption protocols
- Lead incident response teams during cybersecurity breaches
- Develop comprehensive security policies and procedures
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Coordinate with federal agencies on threat intelligence sharing
- Maintain compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
- Train personnel on cybersecurity best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Security+ CE or CISSP certification required
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience
- Proficiency in network security tools (Splunk, Wireshark, Palo Alto)
- Knowledge of federal security protocols (NIST 800-53, FISMA)
- Active Secret security clearance
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills