Job Description
Join the federal mission protecting critical infrastructure as a Cybersecurity Specialist in Chicago. This pivotal role safeguards sensitive systems against evolving threats while supporting national security initiatives. Enjoy competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the satisfaction of serving the public through cutting-edge cybersecurity defense.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and mitigate cybersecurity threats across federal networks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop incident response protocols and recovery plans
- Implement zero-trust architecture security frameworks
- Collaborate with federal agencies on threat intelligence sharing
- Ensure compliance with FISMA and NIST standards
- Lead security awareness training programs
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI security clearance required
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
- 5+ years of experience in IT security operations
- CompTIA Security+ and CISSP certifications
- Expertise in SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar)
- Knowledge of cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Experience with federal IT security frameworks
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities