Job Description
Join a stable federal career with immediate start opportunities at the Department of Homeland Security in Portland. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, and job security while protecting critical infrastructure. This role offers competitive salary, paid leave, and professional development in a mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity protocols across federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Monitor security incidents and coordinate response protocols
- Develop disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies
- Ensure compliance with federal IT security standards (NIST, FISMA)
- Train staff on security best practices and policy adherence
- Collaborate with cross-agency security task forces
Qualifications
- US citizenship and ability to obtain federal security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field
- Minimum 3 years experience in IT security or systems administration
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required
- Familiarity with federal IT security frameworks
- Experience with incident response tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work in a dynamic security environment