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Federal Cybersecurity Specialist

Department of Homeland Security
Chicago
Estimated Salary
USD 95.000 – USD 145.000
Live Update
12 Juni 2026
Deadline
12 Jun 2027

Job Description

Join our elite cybersecurity team protecting critical federal infrastructure in Chicago. This urgent opening requires immediate deployment to defend against evolving digital threats. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the prestige of serving national security.

Responsibilities

  • Lead vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for federal systems
  • Develop incident response protocols for cyber-attacks
  • Monitor network security using SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight)
  • Coordinate with federal law enforcement on threat intelligence
  • Implement NIST SP 800-53 security controls
  • Train agency personnel on security best practices
  • Manage security compliance audits

Qualifications

  • Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
  • 5+ years in cybersecurity with federal experience
  • Certifications: CISSP, CEH, or Security+
  • Expertise in cloud security (AWS/Azure) and network protocols
  • Bachelor's degree in IT/Computer Science
  • Experience with FedRAMP compliance frameworks
  • Ability to obtain DHS suitability clearance

Required Skills

cybersecurity incident response NIST compliance SIEM penetration testing security clearance cloud security threat intelligence

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