Job Description
Join our critical mission to protect national infrastructure from cyber threats. The Department of Homeland Security has an urgent opening for a Cybersecurity Specialist in Albuquerque, NM. This high-impact role involves safeguarding federal systems, conducting vulnerability assessments, and responding to security incidents. With competitive benefits and career advancement opportunities, this is your chance to serve your country while building a rewarding career in cybersecurity.
Responsibilities
- Monitor federal networks for security breaches and cyber threats
- Implement and maintain advanced security protocols (NIST/FISMA compliance)
- Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
- Lead incident response coordination during security events
- Develop security awareness training programs for federal employees
- Collaborate with multi-agency cybersecurity task forces
- Generate comprehensive security reports for leadership review
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- Active CISSP, Security+, or CompTIA Security+ certification
- Minimum 3 years of federal IT security experience
- Proficiency in SIEM platforms (Splunk, ArcSight)
- Knowledge of CMMC frameworks and DoD security requirements
- Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)