Job Description
Join the forefront of national security as a Federal Cybersecurity Specialist in Tucson, AZ. This urgent hiring opportunity offers competitive benefits, federal retirement plans, and the chance to protect critical infrastructure. We seek dedicated professionals to defend against evolving cyber threats while working in a mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on federal systems
- Monitor security operations center (SOC) alerts and respond to incidents
- Develop and implement cybersecurity policies compliant with NIST/FISMA standards
- Collaborate with IT teams to harden network infrastructure
- Prepare detailed incident reports and remediation plans
- Provide security awareness training to federal employees
- Manage security audits and compliance documentation
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, CMMC)
- Ability to obtain and maintain federal suitability