Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security as a Cybersecurity Specialist in Houston, TX. Protect critical federal infrastructure, lead advanced threat mitigation, and shape national security protocols. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development, and the opportunity to serve at the forefront of digital defense.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and respond to cybersecurity threats across federal networks
- Develop and implement security policies for classified systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Lead incident response coordination for security breaches
- Collaborate with federal agencies on threat intelligence sharing
- Maintain compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
- 5+ years of experience in federal IT security
- Active CISSP or Security+ certification required
- Expertise in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret
- Knowledge of CMMC frameworks and DoD cybersecurity protocols