Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security in a critical cybersecurity role protecting national infrastructure. This urgent federal position offers competitive federal benefits, job security, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on national security. We're seeking dedicated professionals to strengthen our cyber defense operations in the Houston area.
Federal Benefits Include:
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Generous retirement plans (TSP)
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Flexible work arrangements
Responsibilities
- Lead incident response for cyber threats targeting federal systems
- Implement and maintain network security protocols
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Collaborate with federal agencies on security initiatives
- Develop cybersecurity training programs
- Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM tools
- Ensure compliance with FISMA and NIST standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of cybersecurity experience
- Active CISSP or Security+ certification
- Experience with federal security protocols (FISMA/NIST)
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Secret security clearance required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills