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Urgent Cybersecurity Specialist - Federal Government

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Denver, CO
Estimated Salary
USD 89.000 – USD 145.000
Live Update
9 Juni 2026
Deadline
9 Jun 2027

Job Description

Join the critical mission of protecting America's digital infrastructure. The Department of Homeland Security seeks an urgent Cybersecurity Specialist in Denver to defend federal systems against sophisticated cyber threats. This high-impact role offers competitive benefits, career advancement, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge security initiatives. Immediate openings require swift action.

Responsibilities

  • Safeguard classified and unclassified federal networks against advanced persistent threats
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on government systems
  • Develop and implement incident response protocols for cyber attacks
  • Ensure compliance with NIST, FISMA, and federal security standards
  • Collaborate with multi-agency teams during national security events
  • Monitor security operations center (SOC) alerts 24/7
  • Generate classified and unclassified security documentation

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance (mandatory)
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
  • 3+ years experience in federal IT security
  • CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ certification
  • Expertise in SIEM tools (Splunk, AlienVault)
  • Knowledge of zero-trust architecture frameworks
  • Ability to obtain DHS Suitability Determination
  • U.S. citizenship required

Required Skills

Cybersecurity Network Security NIST Compliance Incident Response Threat Intelligence SIEM Tools Zero-Trust Architecture CISSP Federal Security Clearances

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