Job Description
Join the elite cybersecurity team at the Department of Defense in San Antonio, TX. We're seeking a dedicated Federal Cybersecurity Specialist to protect critical national defense infrastructure. This prestigious role offers exceptional benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to serve your country while working in one of America's most vibrant military communities.
Why Apply?
- Competitive federal salary with locality adjustments
- Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
- Professional development through federal training programs
- Work-life balance with flexible scheduling options
- Impactful work supporting national security
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain network security protocols for DoD systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Monitor security systems for threats and respond to incidents
- Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies and procedures
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on security initiatives
- Ensure compliance with federal security standards (NIST, FISMA)
- Train personnel on security best practices
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- Active Secret security clearance (must obtain Top Secret if not held)
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in federal cybersecurity roles
- Certification in CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+
- Proficiency with security tools (Splunk, SIEM, firewalls)
- Knowledge of DoD IT security policies (DoDI 8500.01)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities