Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security as a Cybersecurity Specialist in Nashville and play a critical role in safeguarding federal systems against evolving threats. This full-time position offers unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge security initiatives while serving your country. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development, and the prestige of federal service in Music City's thriving tech community.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain advanced intrusion detection/prevention systems across federal networks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for classified and unclassified systems
- Develop incident response protocols and lead cybersecurity breach investigations
- Collaborate with IT teams to enforce NIST and FISMA compliance standards
- Analyze threat intelligence and provide actionable security recommendations to leadership
- Manage security monitoring tools and generate executive-level risk reports
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience in government or regulated industries
- Active CISSP, CEH, or Security+ certification required
- Expertise in SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and network security protocols
- Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
- Proficiency in federal compliance frameworks (NIST SP 800-53, FISMA)