Job Description
Join the frontline of national security as a Federal Cybersecurity Specialist in Columbus, OH. We're urgently seeking dedicated professionals to protect critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats. This role offers unparalleled career growth, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to serve your country. Immediate start available for qualified candidates. Enjoy competitive federal compensation, retirement plans, and flexible work arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and mitigate cybersecurity threats to federal systems using advanced SIEM tools
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on classified networks
- Develop and implement incident response protocols for cyberattacks
- Collaborate with federal agencies on security compliance (NIST, FISMA)
- Train personnel on cybersecurity best practices and threat awareness
- Manage security audits and remediation processes
- Lead cross-functional security initiatives for critical infrastructure protection
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and active security clearance (Top Secret/SBI required)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in federal IT security operations
- CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ certification mandatory
- Expertise in network security tools (Splunk, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike)
- Knowledge of federal compliance frameworks (NIST SP 800-53, FISMA)
- Ability to work rotating shifts and on-call emergencies
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure) and zero-trust architecture