Job Description
Join the forefront of national security as a Federal Cybersecurity Specialist in Phoenix, AZ. This urgent hiring initiative seeks passionate professionals to protect critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, flexible work arrangements, and career advancement opportunities within one of America's premier security agencies.
Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor advanced cybersecurity protocols across federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on classified networks
- Lead incident response teams during security breaches and cyber attacks
- Develop comprehensive risk mitigation strategies for critical infrastructure
- Collaborate with federal law enforcement on national security investigations
- Maintain compliance with NIST, FISMA, and DHS security frameworks
- Train federal personnel on cybersecurity best practices
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years experience in federal cybersecurity roles
- CompTIA Security+ and CISSP certifications required
- Expertise in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and network defense
- Experience with incident response protocols (NIST SP 800-61)
- Knowledge of cloud security (AWS/Azure) and zero-trust architecture