Job Description
Join our elite federal team protecting critical infrastructure in Minneapolis. We're urgently hiring a cybersecurity specialist to safeguard national security systems. Enjoy competitive federal benefits including retirement plans, health insurance, and student loan repayment assistance. This mission-critical role requires immediate placement to address emerging threats.
Federal Benefits Include:
- Comprehensive health/dental/vision coverage
- Generous paid time off (13-26 days annually)
- Student loan forgiveness programs
- Retirement contributions up to 10%
- Life insurance and long-term care options
Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor cybersecurity protocols for federal systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Manage incident response for security breaches
- Develop disaster recovery plans for critical infrastructure
- Collaborate with federal law enforcement agencies
- Train personnel on security best practices
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
Qualifications
- Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance
- 5+ years in IT security or related field
- Certification in CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+
- Experience with federal IT systems (FISMA/NIST)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
- Knowledge of network security tools (Splunk, Wireshark)
- Ability to obtain DHS Suitability clearance