Job Description
Join the critical mission of protecting America's digital infrastructure as a Cybersecurity Specialist at the Department of Homeland Security in Virginia Beach. This full-time federal role offers unparalleled benefits, job stability, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge security initiatives. You'll be part of a dynamic team safeguarding national security systems while enjoying competitive compensation and comprehensive federal benefits package.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement advanced cybersecurity protocols for federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on classified networks
- Monitor security infrastructure using SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight)
- Develop incident response plans and lead security breach mitigation
- Collaborate with federal agencies on threat intelligence sharing
- Maintain compliance with NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP standards
- Train personnel on cybersecurity best practices and protocols
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or IT security roles
- Active CISSP or Security+ certification required
- Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
- Proficiency in Python, Java, or C++ for security tool development
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) frameworks
- Familiarity with federal IT security policies and procedures