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Federal Cybersecurity Specialist

Department of Homeland Security
Atlanta
Estimated Salary
USD 85.000 – USD 130.000
New
Live Update
9 Juli 2026
Deadline
9 Jul 2027

Job Description

Join our elite federal cybersecurity team protecting critical infrastructure from evolving digital threats. This full-time position offers unparalleled career growth, comprehensive benefits, and direct impact on national security. Work alongside top-tier professionals in a mission-driven environment while enjoying competitive compensation and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain federal cybersecurity frameworks including NIST 800-53 and FISMA
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on classified systems
  • Develop incident response protocols for cyber-attack scenarios
  • Collaborate with cross-agency partners on threat intelligence sharing
  • Maintain compliance with federal data protection regulations
  • Lead security awareness training for federal employees
  • Monitor network traffic for anomalous activity using SIEM tools

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of cybersecurity experience in federal or regulated environment
  • Active CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ certification
  • Proficiency with security tools: Splunk, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike
  • Knowledge of federal IT security policies and procedures
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Required Skills

Cybersecurity CISSP FISMA NIST SIEM Threat Intelligence Security Clearance Incident Response

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