Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security in Albuquerque, NM as a critical Cybersecurity Specialist. This urgent hiring opportunity requires immediate deployment to protect federal infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities while serving our nation's security mission. Work alongside elite cybersecurity professionals in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and respond to cybersecurity incidents across federal systems
- Implement and maintain security protocols for classified and unclassified networks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop incident response plans and disaster recovery procedures
- Collaborate with federal agencies on threat intelligence sharing
- Ensure compliance with FISMA, NIST, and DHS security standards
- Train personnel on cybersecurity best practices
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of cybersecurity experience with federal systems
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification
- Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance