Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security as a Federal Cybersecurity Analyst in Louisville, KY with full remote work options. Protect critical infrastructure and national security while enjoying competitive federal benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave. This full-time position offers the stability of government employment with modern flexibility.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats across federal networks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop and implement security protocols for classified systems
- Collaborate with federal agencies on incident response coordination
- Prepare detailed security reports and executive briefings
- Manage security compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity analysis
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required
- Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight)
- Knowledge of federal IT security frameworks
- Ability to work independently in remote environment