Job Description
Join our critical mission to protect national infrastructure! We're urgently seeking a Federal Cybersecurity Specialist in Seattle to safeguard sensitive systems and data. This high-impact role offers competitive benefits, career growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference in federal security operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead vulnerability assessments and penetration testing of federal networks
- Develop and implement advanced security protocols for classified systems
- Monitor and respond to 24/7 cybersecurity incidents with real-time analysis
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on threat intelligence sharing
- Conduct security audits and compliance reviews for federal contracts
- Train federal staff on cybersecurity best practices and protocols
- Prepare detailed security reports for senior leadership and congressional briefings
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years experience in federal IT security (DoD, DHS, or IC)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Expertise in NIST SP 800-53 and FISMA compliance frameworks
- Advanced knowledge of cloud security (AWS/Azure) and SIEM tools
- Experience leading incident response teams for federal agencies