Job Description
Join the forefront of national security as an IT Specialist with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in Charlotte. Protect critical infrastructure and defend against evolving cyber threats while advancing your career in one of the most impactful federal roles. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the satisfaction of safeguarding our nation.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructure for federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on classified networks
- Develop incident response protocols and lead cybersecurity breach mitigation
- Collaborate with federal agencies to enhance threat intelligence sharing
- Ensure compliance with NIST, FISMA, and federal cybersecurity frameworks
- Train personnel on cybersecurity best practices and secure operations
- Manage security information and event management (SIEM) systems
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain federal security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of cybersecurity experience with federal systems
- Certification in CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+
- Expertise in network security, encryption, and zero-trust architecture
- Experience with Splunk, ArcSight, or SIEM platforms
- Knowledge of CMMC and FedRAMP compliance requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities