Job Description
Join the frontline of national security at DHS in El Paso! We're urgently hiring a Cybersecurity Specialist to protect critical infrastructure. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for career advancement. Help secure our nation while living in one of America's most vibrant border communities. Apply immediately – positions fill fast!
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity protocols for federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Respond to security incidents and coordinate recovery efforts
- Develop security awareness training for federal personnel
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
- Collaborate with cross-agency security teams
- Manage security access controls and encryption systems
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and active security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field
- 3+ years of federal IT security experience
- CISSP or CEH certification required
- Proficiency with SIEM tools and incident response protocols
- Knowledge of CMMC and NIST frameworks
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure)
- Ability to obtain DHS suitability clearance