Job Description
Join the forefront of national security as a Cybersecurity Specialist with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Boston. This urgent hiring opportunity requires immediate expertise to protect critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a direct impact on national security.
Responsibilities
- Lead incident response for cyber threats targeting federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop and implement zero-trust security architectures
- Collaborate with FBI and NSA on threat intelligence integration
- Maintain NIST 800-53 compliance frameworks
- Mentor junior security analysts
- Prepare classified security briefings for leadership
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- 5+ years in cybersecurity with federal experience
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Expertise in cloud security (AWS/Azure) and network defense
- Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Knowledge of FISMA and CMMC frameworks
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field