Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security and secure America's digital infrastructure as a Federal Cybersecurity Analyst. This permanent night shift role offers unparalleled stability, comprehensive federal benefits, and the flexibility of remote work from Baltimore. Protect critical systems while enjoying competitive pay, career advancement, and retirement plans. Your expertise will directly safeguard national security during high-impact night operations.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze cybersecurity threats during night shift hours using advanced SIEM tools
- Incident response coordination for federal systems during off-peak hours
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on classified networks
- Develop and implement zero-trust security protocols for remote infrastructure
- Collaborate with federal teams to ensure 24/7 operational continuity
- Document security incidents and prepare compliance reports for DHS leadership
- Train junior analysts on night shift protocols and emergency procedures
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field (5 years experience acceptable)
- 3+ years of night shift cybersecurity operations experience
- CompTIA Security+ and CISSP certifications
- Proficiency in Splunk, ArcSight, or similar SIEM platforms
- Experience with FedRAMP and NIST compliance frameworks
- Ability to work independently during remote night shifts
- Strong written communication skills for incident reporting