Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security's elite cybersecurity team in Washington DC for an immediate hire contract position. Protect critical national infrastructure while working alongside federal leaders in cutting-edge threat detection and incident response. This high-impact role offers rapid onboarding and direct contribution to national security initiatives.
Why Apply? Skip traditional hiring delays – start immediately with competitive federal benefits and career advancement opportunities. Work in a collaborative environment tackling real-world cyber threats with state-of-the-art tools.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze cybersecurity threats across federal networks using SIEM tools
- Lead incident response for security breaches and cyber attacks
- Develop and implement vulnerability mitigation strategies
- Conduct security audits and compliance assessments
- Collaborate with IT teams on security infrastructure improvements
- Prepare detailed threat intelligence reports for leadership
- Maintain security protocols per NIST and FISMA standards
Qualifications
- Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years experience in federal cybersecurity operations
- Certification in CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+
- Proficiency in SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Experience with incident response frameworks (NIST SP 800-61)
- Knowledge of federal compliance regulations (FISMA, FedRAMP)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities