Job Description
Join the frontlines of national security as an urgent federal cybersecurity position opens in San Diego. This critical role protects sensitive infrastructure against evolving threats while offering exceptional benefits, competitive pay, and career advancement within the U.S. government. Apply now to contribute to vital homeland security operations.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze network traffic for security threats using advanced SIEM tools
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on federal systems
- Develop incident response plans and coordinate breach mitigation efforts
- Implement NIST and FISMA compliance frameworks across classified networks
- Collaborate with DoD and intelligence partners on threat intelligence sharing
- Train personnel on cybersecurity best practices and protocols
Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years experience in network security or threat analysis
- CompTIA Security+ CE certification (or equivalent)
- Proficiency in Splunk, Wireshark, and Metasploit
- Experience with Windows/Linux system hardening
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP and network architecture