Job Description
Join our critical mission protecting national infrastructure! The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has an immediate opening for a Cybersecurity Specialist in Los Angeles. This urgent hiring initiative seeks dedicated professionals to safeguard federal systems against evolving threats. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the satisfaction of serving your country. Apply today to become part of our elite cybersecurity team.
Responsibilities
- Monitor federal networks for security breaches and vulnerabilities using SIEM tools
- Implement and maintain NIST-compliant cybersecurity protocols
- Conduct incident response and forensic investigations
- Develop security awareness training programs for federal employees
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on threat intelligence sharing
- Manage encryption and access control systems
- Prepare compliance reports for federal audits
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and active security clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years experience in federal/government cybersecurity roles
- Certification (CISSP, Security+, CEH) or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in risk assessment frameworks (FISMA, NIST SP 800-53)
- Experience with incident response platforms (Splunk, CrowdStrike)
- Knowledge of federal IT security policies and regulations