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Urgent Hire: Cybersecurity Specialist (Federal Government)

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington
Estimated Salary
USD 95.000 – USD 155.000
Live Update
11 Juni 2026
Deadline
11 Jun 2027

Job Description

Join our elite cybersecurity team and defend critical federal infrastructure against evolving threats. This urgent opening requires immediate deployment to protect national security systems. We offer competitive federal benefits, flexible work arrangements, and unparalleled career advancement opportunities in a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

  • Safeguard classified networks and implement advanced threat detection protocols
  • Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on federal systems
  • Lead incident response for cybersecurity breaches and coordinate recovery operations
  • Develop and maintain NIST-compliant security frameworks and policies
  • Collaborate with federal agencies to share threat intelligence and best practices
  • Mentor junior staff and conduct security awareness training

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph (mandatory)
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
  • 5+ years experience in federal IT security roles
  • CISSP, CEH, or GIAC certification required
  • Expertise in cloud security (AWS/Azure) and zero-trust architectures
  • Strong knowledge of FISMA, FedRAMP, and CMMC standards

Required Skills

Cybersecurity Federal Compliance Network Security Risk Management Incident Response CISSP NIST Framework Cloud Security

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