Job Description
Join the critical mission of protecting national infrastructure as a Cybersecurity Analyst at the Department of Homeland Security. This urgent opening requires immediate deployment to safeguard federal systems in San Jose's tech corridor. Enjoy competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to work with cutting-edge security technologies in a mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and respond to cybersecurity threats across federal networks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Implement and maintain security protocols (NIST/FISMA compliance)
- Collaborate with cross-agency security task forces
- Develop incident response plans and conduct tabletop exercises
- Analyze security logs using SIEM platforms (Splunk, ArcSight)
- Prepare executive security briefings and compliance reports
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
- 3+ years of federal IT security experience
- Certification in CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+
- Proficiency with MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Knowledge of CMMC and NIST SP 800-53 standards
- Ability to obtain DHS suitability clearance