Job Description
Join the frontline of national security as a Federal Cybersecurity Specialist with DHS in Austin. Protect critical infrastructure and safeguard sensitive data through cutting-edge security protocols. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the prestige of serving your country while working in Texas' thriving tech hub.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain federal cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, FISMA)
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Monitor security operations center (SOC) alerts 24/7
- Develop incident response plans and coordinate breach mitigation
- Collaborate with federal agencies on threat intelligence sharing
- Train personnel on security best practices and compliance
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- 5+ years cybersecurity experience with federal systems
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification
- Expertise in cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
- Knowledge of CMMC and NIST SP 800-53 standards