Job Description
Join the forefront of national security as a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist at the Department of Homeland Security. This critical role involves safeguarding federal systems against evolving cyber threats while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement robust security protocols. You'll work in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly protects critical infrastructure and sensitive data.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement advanced cybersecurity measures for federal networks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Lead incident response coordination during security breaches
- Develop and maintain security policies compliant with NIST/FISMA standards
- Mentor junior cybersecurity analysts
- Collaborate with CISA on threat intelligence sharing
- Generate comprehensive security audit reports
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years experience in federal cybersecurity roles
- Active CISSP or CompTIA Security+ certification
- Expert knowledge of NIST Risk Management Framework
- Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar)
- Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills