Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security's elite cybersecurity team protecting California's critical infrastructure. This full-time federal position offers unparalleled career growth, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to safeguard national security from our Sacramento operations center. Work alongside federal agents and IT specialists to defend against evolving cyber threats while enjoying competitive compensation and work-life balance.
Why Join Us? As a federal employee, you'll receive:
- Comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance
- Generous retirement plans (TSP/FERS)
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Flexible work schedules
- Professional development funding
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze cybersecurity threats across federal systems in California
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop incident response protocols for cyber attacks
- Collaborate with federal law enforcement on threat intelligence
- Implement NIST cybersecurity frameworks
- Train federal employees on security best practices
- Manage security audits and compliance reporting
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years of cybersecurity experience
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Knowledge of federal IT security standards (FISMA, NIST)
- Strong analytical and communication skills