Job Description
Join the critical mission of protecting national infrastructure at the Department of Homeland Security. We're urgently seeking a cybersecurity specialist to safeguard federal systems in Portland's high-stakes digital landscape. This pivotal role demands technical expertise and unwavering commitment to national security.
Enjoy competitive federal benefits, including exceptional health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. Portland's thriving tech scene and vibrant culture make this an unparalleled career opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Implement advanced intrusion detection systems and network security protocols
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on federal assets
- Lead incident response operations for cyber threats
- Develop and maintain security documentation and compliance frameworks
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on threat intelligence sharing
- Provide technical guidance to junior security personnel
- Monitor and analyze security metrics using SIEM tools
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years experience with federal IT security frameworks (NIST, FISMA)
- Expertise in cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP) and network defense
- Professional certifications (CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+)
- Experience with incident response tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- U.S. citizenship required