Job Description
Join the frontline of national security as a Federal Cybersecurity Analyst at the Department of Homeland Security. Protect critical infrastructure and digital assets while working in Tallahassee's vibrant capital city. Enjoy unparalleled benefits including federal retirement plans, health insurance, and student loan forgiveness. This full-time position offers career advancement opportunities across 17 agencies and competitive salary progression through the General Schedule (GS) pay scale.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze network traffic for security threats using SIEM tools
- Implement and maintain firewall configurations and intrusion detection systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on federal systems
- Develop incident response plans and coordinate breach mitigation efforts
- Ensure compliance with FISMA, NIST, and federal cybersecurity frameworks
- Collaborate with cross-agency security teams on threat intelligence sharing
- Prepare detailed security documentation and executive briefings
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required with ability to obtain Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years in cybersecurity roles with hands-on threat detection experience
- Proficiency in security tools: Splunk, Wireshark, Metasploit
- Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 security controls
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification preferred
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work rotating shifts for 24/7 operations coverage