Job Description
Join the forefront of national security as a Federal Cybersecurity Specialist in Chicago. We're urgently seeking dedicated professionals to protect critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. Enjoy unparalleled federal benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and student loan repayment assistance. This mission-critical role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for rapid career advancement within the federal government.
Responsibilities
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on federal IT systems
- Monitor and respond to cybersecurity incidents using SIEM tools
- Develop and implement security protocols in compliance with NIST standards
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams during emergency cyber response operations
- Train federal employees on cybersecurity best practices and threat awareness
- Analyze threat intelligence and produce actionable security reports
- Manage access control systems and identity management frameworks
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information assurance
- Professional certification (CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+)
- Proficiency with incident response platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar)
- Experience with federal compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST SP 800-53)
- Strong analytical skills and ability to work under pressure