Job Description
Join the ranks of America's frontline defenders with this urgent federal cybersecurity position. Enjoy unparalleled job security, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility of remote work from Virginia Beach. This critical role protects national infrastructure while offering exceptional career progression opportunities within the federal system.
Why This Role is Exceptional:
- Competitive federal salary with GS-12/13 scale
- Comprehensive health/dental/vision coverage
- Generous retirement plans (TSP)
- Student loan forgiveness eligibility
- Telework-friendly environment
Responsibilities
- Monitor and protect federal networks against cyber threats using advanced SIEM tools
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on critical infrastructure
- Develop and implement incident response protocols for security breaches
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on cybersecurity initiatives
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA security standards
- Train federal employees on cybersecurity best practices
- Generate detailed security compliance reports for leadership review
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field (5 years experience accepted)
- Certification in CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+
- Minimum 3 years experience with federal IT systems
- Proficiency in network security tools (Splunk, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike)
- Knowledge of zero-trust architecture frameworks
- Ability to obtain DHS Suitability clearance