Job Description
Join the forefront of national security as a Federal Cybersecurity Specialist in Boston. Protect critical infrastructure and digital assets for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. This permanent role offers competitive benefits, professional development, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on federal cybersecurity initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain federal cybersecurity policies across classified and unclassified systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on government networks
- Lead incident response coordination during cyber threats
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on security architecture design
- Develop compliance reports for NIST and FISMA standards
- Mentor junior staff on cybersecurity best practices
- Stay current on emerging threats and mitigation strategies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in federal IT security roles
- Active CISSP or Security+ certification required
- Proficiency with SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight)
- Knowledge of FedRAMP and CUI controls
- Secret security clearance (ability to obtain Top Secret)
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Familiarity with continuous monitoring frameworks