Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security's elite cybersecurity team in Austin, TX, protecting critical infrastructure from evolving digital threats. This full-time position offers unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge security initiatives while serving the nation. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, professional development, and a collaborative environment dedicated to safeguarding America's digital future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement robust cybersecurity frameworks for federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Monitor security operations center (SOC) alerts and incidents
- Develop incident response plans and disaster recovery protocols
- Collaborate with cross-agency partners on threat intelligence sharing
- Ensure compliance with FISMA, NIST, and federal security standards
- Train staff on cybersecurity best practices and protocols
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain federal security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 3+ years of cybersecurity experience in federal or regulated environment
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and threat detection
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities