Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security as a Federal Cybersecurity Specialist in Houston, TX. Protect critical infrastructure and national security through advanced threat detection and incident response. Work in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts national resilience.
What You'll Do: Lead cybersecurity initiatives, conduct vulnerability assessments, and develop mitigation strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with federal security standards. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the satisfaction of serving your country.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement advanced cybersecurity protocols for federal systems
- Monitor network traffic to detect and respond to security incidents
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Develop incident response plans and coordinate breach mitigation
- Ensure compliance with NIST, FISMA, and federal security standards
- Train federal staff on cybersecurity best practices
- Collaborate with law enforcement agencies on threat intelligence
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in cybersecurity with federal/government experience
- CISSP, CEH, or Security+ certification required
- Expertise in threat detection tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS)
- Knowledge of federal security frameworks (FISMA, NIST)
- Strong incident response and forensic investigation skills
- Active U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain federal clearance
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure) and network architecture