Job Description
Join the forefront of national security as a Cybersecurity Specialist with the Department of Homeland Security in Seattle. Protect critical infrastructure and safeguard federal systems against evolving cyber threats. This role offers competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to serve your country in a dynamic tech environment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze cybersecurity threats using advanced SIEM tools
- Implement and maintain security protocols for federal networks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop incident response plans and lead security breach mitigation
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on cybersecurity initiatives
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in federal cybersecurity operations
- Active CISSP or Security+ certification required
- Proficiency in threat detection tools (Splunk, CrowdStrike)
- Knowledge of federal security frameworks (NIST SP 800-53)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure) preferred