Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security's elite cybersecurity team in New York City. As a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst, you'll protect critical infrastructure from evolving threats while advancing your career in one of the nation's most impactful roles. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, flexible work arrangements, and unparalleled professional development opportunities in a mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on federal systems
- Monitor and respond to security incidents using SIEM platforms
- Develop and implement advanced threat detection protocols
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on cybersecurity initiatives
- Conduct forensic investigations of security breaches
- Maintain compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
- Mentor junior analysts and document security procedures
Qualifications
- 5+ years of cybersecurity experience with federal systems
- CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ certification required
- Expertise in threat intelligence and incident response
- Proficiency in Splunk, Palo Alto Networks, or similar tools
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)