Job Description
Join the forefront of national security as a Cybersecurity Specialist with the Department of Homeland Security in San Francisco. This urgent hiring initiative seeks highly skilled professionals to protect critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, cutting-edge training, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on national security. Immediate start available for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Lead incident response for federal cybersecurity breaches in the Bay Area
- Implement NIST compliance frameworks across classified systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments on critical infrastructure networks
- Collaborate with FBI and NSA partners on threat intelligence operations
- Develop zero-trust security architectures for federal cloud environments
- Mandate: Maintain TS/SCI security clearance eligibility
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in enterprise cybersecurity with federal compliance experience
- Active CISSP or Security+ certification (CEH preferred)
- Expertise in cloud security (AWS/Azure) and SIEM tools
- Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance
- Strong knowledge of FISMA, NIST 800-53, and FedRAMP standards
- US citizenship required