Job Description
Join the forefront of national security as a Cybersecurity Specialist with the Department of Homeland Security in Atlanta. This critical role protects vital infrastructure against evolving cyber threats while offering exceptional federal benefits and career advancement. Our Atlanta hub serves as a key operational center for the Southeast region, providing collaborative opportunities with top-tier professionals across federal agencies.
Responsibilities
- Safeguard classified and unclassified IT systems using advanced security protocols
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on federal networks
- Implement NIST and FISMA compliance frameworks
- Lead incident response coordination during cyber-attacks
- Train federal employees on cybersecurity best practices
- Collaborate with FBI, NSA, and CISA threat intelligence teams
- Manage security monitoring tools and SIEM operations
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI security clearance required
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years experience in federal cybersecurity roles
- CompTIA Security+ and CISSP certifications
- Expertise in Windows/Linux system hardening
- Experience with incident response frameworks (NIST SP 800-61)
- Knowledge of cloud security architectures (AWS/Azure)