Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security in Albuquerque as a Federal Cybersecurity Analyst and protect critical infrastructure from evolving digital threats. This full-time position offers competitive federal benefits including retirement plans, health insurance, and paid leave. Work alongside industry experts in a mission-driven environment dedicated to national security. Albuquerque's thriving tech community and affordable living make it an ideal location for federal professionals seeking career growth and work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze cybersecurity threats using advanced SIEM tools
- Develop incident response plans and conduct vulnerability assessments
- Implement NIST and FISMA compliance frameworks for federal systems
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams during security incident investigations
- Prepare detailed threat intelligence reports for senior leadership
- Train federal employees on cybersecurity best practices
- Manage security access controls and encryption protocols
Qualifications
- US citizenship and ability to obtain federal security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years of professional cybersecurity experience
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required
- Proficiency with security tools: Splunk, Wireshark, Metasploit
- Knowledge of federal IT security standards (NIST, FISMA)
- Strong analytical and incident response capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills