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Federal Cybersecurity Specialist

Department of Homeland Security
Kansas City
Estimated Salary
USD 78.870 – USD 102.740
Live Update
8 Juni 2026
Deadline
8 Jun 2027

Job Description

Join our elite cybersecurity team protecting critical federal infrastructure in Kansas City. We're urgently seeking dedicated professionals to defend against evolving cyber threats while maintaining mission-critical operations. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, professional development, and the opportunity to serve national security interests directly.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain network security protocols across federal systems
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Monitor security incidents using SIEM tools and respond within SLAs
  • Develop incident response plans and coordinate with federal partners
  • Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
  • Lead security awareness training for federal personnel
  • Manage security documentation and audit reporting

Qualifications

  • Active Secret security clearance (minimum)
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
  • 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience
  • CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required
  • Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and network defense
  • Familiarity with federal IT security frameworks
  • Strong analytical and incident response capabilities
  • Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance

Required Skills

Cybersecurity SIEM NIST FISMA Incident Response Penetration Testing Network Security CompTIA Security+ CISSP

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