Job Description
Join the forefront of national security as a Federal Cybersecurity Specialist in New York City. This urgent hiring initiative offers an unparalleled opportunity to protect critical infrastructure and digital assets while enjoying exceptional federal benefits. We seek passionate professionals to safeguard sensitive data and ensure operational resilience in a dynamic threat environment. Immediate openings with competitive compensation and career advancement paths.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement robust cybersecurity protocols for federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Monitor security incidents and coordinate rapid response
- Develop risk mitigation strategies for classified networks
- Collaborate with cross-agency security teams
- Maintain compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
- Lead security awareness training programs
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in federal cybersecurity roles
- CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ certification
- Expertise in SIEM tools and threat intelligence platforms
- Proficiency in risk assessment frameworks
- Strong knowledge of federal IT security policies
- Ability to obtain DHS suitability clearance