Job Description
Urgent Opportunity: The Department of Homeland Security is actively seeking a dedicated Cybersecurity Analyst to safeguard our nation's critical infrastructure. If you are a security professional looking to make a tangible impact on federal operations, this is your chance to join a mission-driven team.
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for monitoring security events, mitigating threats, and ensuring compliance with federal standards. We offer a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-security environment.
Why Apply?
- Impactful Work: Protect the country from cyber threats.
- Competitive Pay: Salary range of $85k - $130k depending on experience.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity incidents and alerts in real-time.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on federal networks.
- Enforce security policies and compliance standards (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement security solutions.
- Prepare and present detailed incident reports to senior management.
- Conduct security awareness training for government personnel.
Qualifications
- Active Top Secret security clearance required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or information security.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or Security+ are highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
- Familiarity with incident response frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.