Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security in Austin, Texas, and protect our nation's critical infrastructure as a Federal Cybersecurity Specialist. We offer exceptional benefits including comprehensive health insurance, federal retirement plans, generous paid time off, and tuition assistance. This is a direct-hire position with competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities in a mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats across federal networks
- Implement and maintain security protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop incident response plans and coordinate with federal agencies
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA security standards
- Train staff on cybersecurity best practices and protocols
- Collaborate with IT teams to integrate security into system development
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity or IT security
- Active CISSP, Security+, or CompTIA Security+ certification
- Knowledge of federal security frameworks (NIST, FISMA, CUI)
- Experience with SIEM tools and threat intelligence platforms
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills