Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and protect critical national infrastructure. We're urgently seeking a passionate Cybersecurity Specialist to defend against evolving cyber threats in a high-stakes environment. This role offers unparalleled career development opportunities, comprehensive federal benefits, and the chance to make a direct impact on national security.
Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor advanced intrusion detection/prevention systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Lead incident response coordination during security breaches
- Develop and maintain comprehensive security documentation
- Collaborate with cross-agency partners on threat intelligence sharing
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA security standards
- Mentor junior team members on emerging cybersecurity protocols
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years experience in federal cybersecurity operations
- Active CISSP or CEH certification required
- Expertise in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and cloud security
- Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
- Experience with DoD RMF and FedRAMP frameworks
- Demonstrated crisis management and coordination skills