Job Description
Join the frontline of national security as a Federal Cybersecurity Analyst in Charlotte, NC with immediate remote work options. This urgent hire position offers the opportunity to protect critical infrastructure while enjoying competitive federal benefits and career growth within the Department of Homeland Security. Apply today to start making an immediate impact.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats against federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop incident response plans and coordinate breach mitigation
- Implement NIST and FISMA compliance frameworks
- Collaborate with cross-agency security teams
- Analyze network traffic and security logs
- Document security protocols and incident reports
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain immediately)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years experience in network security or incident response
- Certification (CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH)
- Familiarity with SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight)
- Knowledge of federal IT security policies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently in remote environment