Job Description
Join the mission-critical team protecting America's digital infrastructure at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Seattle. This permanent federal position offers unparalleled job security, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to safeguard national security systems. Enjoy competitive salary, retirement plans, health insurance, and generous paid leave while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement advanced cybersecurity protocols for federal systems
- Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability penetration testing
- Lead incident response coordination during security breaches
- Develop compliance frameworks for NIST and FISMA regulations
- Mentor junior security analysts and document security procedures
- Collaborate with cross-agency partners on threat intelligence sharing
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of cybersecurity experience in federal/government sector
- Active Security Clearance (or ability to obtain Top Secret)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Expertise in network security tools (Splunk, Palo Alto, Fortinet)
- Knowledge of federal IT security frameworks (NIST SP 800-53)