Job Description
Join the frontline of national security as a Cybersecurity Specialist with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Sacramento. This pivotal role protects critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats while offering exceptional benefits, career stability, and direct impact on national defense. Enjoy competitive federal compensation, comprehensive health coverage, and retirement plans unmatched in the private sector.
Responsibilities
- Safeguard federal networks against advanced persistent threats (APTs) and cyber attacks
- Implement NIST cybersecurity frameworks and FISMA compliance protocols
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing of government systems
- Lead incident response coordination during security breaches
- Develop and maintain security policies for classified/unclassified data systems
- Collaborate with federal partners on threat intelligence sharing initiatives
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- Security clearance eligibility (ability to obtain Secret/Top Secret)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years experience in network security or incident response
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required
- Expertise in SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar)
- Familiarity with federal IT security standards (FISMA, NIST SP 800-53)