Job Description
Join the elite cybersecurity team protecting critical national infrastructure in Chicago. This full-time federal position offers unparalleled career growth, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to safeguard America's digital future. Work in a collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts national security.
Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor advanced intrusion detection/prevention systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on federal networks
- Develop incident response protocols for cyber threats
- Ensure compliance with FISMA and NIST security standards
- Lead cross-agency cybersecurity initiatives
- Mentor junior security analysts
- Coordinate with federal law enforcement on threat intelligence
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in federal IT security roles
- Active CISSP or Security+ certification
- Expert knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 controls
- Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Secret security clearance (ability to obtain Top Secret)
- Proficiency in Python and PowerShell scripting