Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team protecting critical national infrastructure. This full-time federal position offers unparalleled job security, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. You'll work in a dynamic environment safeguarding federal systems against evolving cyber threats while enjoying competitive compensation and work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain advanced intrusion detection/prevention systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop incident response protocols and lead security investigations
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on threat intelligence sharing
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA security standards
- Manage security information and event management (SIEM) platforms
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of cybersecurity experience
- GIAC CISSP or CompTIA Security+ certification
- Expertise in network security tools (Splunk, Palo Alto)
- Experience with federal IT security frameworks