Job Description
Join the critical mission of protecting national infrastructure as a Cybersecurity Analyst with the Department of Homeland Security in Charlotte. This urgent hiring opportunity offers competitive federal benefits, career stability, and the chance to work on cutting-edge security initiatives. We're seeking passionate professionals to defend against evolving cyber threats in a dynamic team environment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security threats across federal networks using SIEM tools
- Incident response coordination for cybersecurity breaches
- Develop and implement vulnerability remediation strategies
- Conduct security assessments and penetration testing
- Collaborate with federal agencies on threat intelligence sharing
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
- Document security protocols and incident reports
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI clearance required
- 5+ years in cybersecurity or IT security roles
- CISSP or CEH certification mandatory
- Experience with Splunk, CrowdStrike, or similar tools
- Knowledge of federal security frameworks (NIST, FISMA)
- Ability to obtain DHS suitability clearance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills