Job Description
Join our critical mission to protect national infrastructure! The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is urgently hiring cybersecurity professionals in Austin to defend against evolving threats. This full-time federal position offers exceptional benefits, job security, and direct impact on national security. Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Implement advanced network security protocols and intrusion detection systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on federal systems
- Develop incident response plans and lead security breach mitigation
- Collaborate with federal agencies on threat intelligence sharing
- Maintain compliance with FISMA, NIST, and FedRAMP standards
- Train federal staff on cybersecurity best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience
- Active Security+ or CISSP certification
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar)
- Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Ability to obtain and maintain federal security clearance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills