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Cybersecurity Specialist (Urgent Federal Hire)

Department of Homeland Security
Austin, TX
Estimated Salary
USD 87.000 – USD 113.500
Live Update
11 Juni 2026
Deadline
11 Jun 2027

Job Description

Join our elite federal cybersecurity team in Austin and play a critical role in protecting national security infrastructure. We're urgently seeking passionate professionals to defend against evolving cyber threats in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, professional development opportunities, and the satisfaction of serving your country.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze cyber threats targeting federal systems in real-time
  • Implement advanced security protocols and incident response procedures
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on classified networks
  • Collaborate with federal agencies on threat intelligence sharing
  • Develop and maintain security documentation and compliance reports
  • Lead cybersecurity training programs for federal personnel
  • Manage security incidents and coordinate recovery operations

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in federal IT security or DoD equivalent
  • Active CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ certification
  • Experience with NIST frameworks and FISMA compliance
  • Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret
  • Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight) and network analysis
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Required Skills

cybersecurity threat analysis NIST compliance incident response SIEM penetration testing security clearance federal IT

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