Job Description
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is urgently seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Specialist to protect critical national infrastructure. This is a rare opportunity to make a direct impact on national security while working with cutting-edge technology in a mission-driven environment. Immediate start required for qualified candidates.
We offer comprehensive benefits including federal retirement plans, health insurance, and flexible work arrangements. Join our elite team defending against evolving cyber threats to the nation.
Responsibilities
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on federal systems
- Monitor and respond to security incidents using SIEM tools
- Develop and implement zero-trust security architectures
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on threat intelligence sharing
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA security standards
- Lead incident response coordination during cyber emergencies
- Maintain security documentation and audit trails
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years experience in cybersecurity or IT security roles
- Active CISSP or Security+ certification required
- Secret security clearance (must obtain within 30 days)
- Proficiency in AWS/Azure security services
- Experience with threat detection tools (Splunk, CrowdStrike)
- Knowledge of federal IT security policies (NIST 800-53)
- Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance if required