Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security as a Cybersecurity Analyst in Dallas and protect critical national infrastructure. This full-time federal position offers competitive benefits, retirement plans, and the opportunity to serve at the forefront of national security. Work with cutting-edge technologies in a mission-driven environment while enjoying Dallas's vibrant culture and economic opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze network traffic for security threats using SIEM tools
- Incident response coordination for cybersecurity breaches
- Develop and implement security policies compliant with NIST and FISMA standards
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Collaborate with federal agencies on threat intelligence sharing
- Prepare comprehensive security incident reports
- Train personnel on cybersecurity best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years of cybersecurity experience in federal/government sector
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 controls
- Active Secret security clearance (ability to obtain Top Secret)
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure) preferred