Job Description
Join the critical mission of safeguarding national security as a Federal Cybersecurity Specialist in Charlotte, NC. This urgent hire position requires immediate deployment to protect sensitive government infrastructure from evolving cyber threats. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development, and the opportunity to serve your country while advancing your career in one of America's fastest-growing tech hubs.
Responsibilities
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on federal systems
- Implement and monitor security controls for network infrastructure
- Lead incident response coordination during security breaches
- Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies and procedures
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on threat intelligence sharing
- Ensure compliance with FISMA, NIST, and federal security standards
- Train personnel on cybersecurity best practices
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (required)
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles
- Certification in CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+
- Proficiency with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Knowledge of federal IT security frameworks
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills