Job Description
Join our critical mission to protect national infrastructure! The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is urgently seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist in Seattle to safeguard federal systems against evolving threats. This high-impact role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to make a direct difference in national security.
We offer comprehensive benefits including federal health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave. This position requires immediate placement to address pressing security needs.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and respond to security incidents across federal networks
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls per NIST/FISMA standards
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop security policies and incident response procedures
- Collaborate with IT teams to integrate security measures
- Provide security awareness training to federal personnel
- Manage security audits and compliance documentation
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and active Top Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 3 years of federal IT security experience
- Expertise in threat detection tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS)
- Knowledge of FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, and CMMC frameworks
- CISSP or CEH certification preferred
- Ability to obtain DHS Suitability clearance