Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team at the Department of Homeland Security and become a guardian of national security infrastructure. This urgent federal opening offers the opportunity to protect critical systems while advancing your career in a mission-driven environment. Enjoy competitive benefits, robust training programs, and the satisfaction of serving your country.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze cyber threats to federal networks using advanced SIEM tools
- Develop incident response plans and coordinate mitigation strategies
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on security initiatives
- Implement NIST and FISMA compliance frameworks
- Prepare detailed security reports for leadership review
- Train federal staff on cybersecurity best practices
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- 5+ years in cybersecurity or IT security roles
- CISSP or CEH certification required
- Expertise in threat detection and incident response
- Knowledge of federal IT security standards (NIST, FISMA)
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
- Strong analytical and communication skills