Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team protecting critical national infrastructure at the heart of Silicon Valley. The U.S. Department of Defense seeks a dedicated Cybersecurity Specialist to safeguard federal systems against evolving threats in a dynamic, mission-critical environment. This full-time position offers unparalleled opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology while serving your country.
Responsibilities
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on DoD networks
- Implement and monitor advanced intrusion detection/prevention systems
- Develop incident response protocols and lead breach mitigation efforts
- Ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and FISMA security standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on security architecture improvements
- Provide cybersecurity training to federal personnel
- Generate comprehensive security audit reports for leadership review
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in federal or enterprise security operations
- GIAC/GSEC, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+ certification required
- Proficiency in SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar) and threat intelligence tools
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure) and zero-trust architectures
- Demonstrated knowledge of DoD RMF and NIST frameworks