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Cybersecurity Specialist - Urgent Federal Hiring

Department of Homeland Security
Colorado Springs, CO
Estimated Salary
USD 85.000 – USD 130.000
Live Update
12 Juni 2026
Deadline
12 Jun 2027

Job Description

Join our elite cybersecurity team protecting critical national infrastructure at Peterson Space Force Base. We're urgently seeking dedicated professionals to defend against evolving cyber threats. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, flexible schedules, and opportunities for advancement. This mission-critical role offers direct impact on national security while working in Colorado's vibrant tech hub.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze network traffic for security threats using advanced SIEM tools
  • Implement and maintain intrusion detection/prevention systems
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Develop incident response plans and coordinate breach mitigation
  • Ensure compliance with NIST and FedRAMP security standards
  • Train personnel on cybersecurity best practices
  • Collaborate with federal agencies on threat intelligence sharing

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, IT, or related field
  • 5+ years experience in network security or incident response
  • Certification in CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+
  • Proficiency in Splunk, Wireshark, and Metasploit
  • Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure) and IaaS/PaaS
  • Ability to obtain DHS Suitability clearance
  • U.S. citizenship mandatory

Required Skills

Cybersecurity SIEM Penetration Testing NIST Compliance Incident Response Threat Intelligence Cloud Security Splunk CISSP Security Clearance

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