Job Description
Join the forefront of national security as a Cybersecurity Specialist with the Department of Homeland Security in San Francisco. This critical role protects federal infrastructure against evolving cyber threats while offering unparalleled career growth, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to serve your country. You'll work in a cutting-edge environment with advanced technology and collaborate with top-tier professionals dedicated to safeguarding America's digital future.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and defend federal networks against sophisticated cyber threats using SIEM tools
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on critical systems
- Develop and implement incident response protocols for security breaches
- Collaborate with federal agencies on threat intelligence sharing and mitigation strategies
- Ensure compliance with NIST, FISMA, and federal cybersecurity frameworks
- Lead security awareness training for federal employees
- Research emerging cyber threats and recommend defensive countermeasures
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 3 years of professional cybersecurity experience
- Active CISSP, Security+, or CEH certification
- Expertise in network security protocols (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN)
- Strong knowledge of federal security requirements and compliance standards
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
- Proficiency in security tools like Splunk, Wireshark, and Metasploit
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure) architectures