Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team at the Department of Homeland Security to protect critical national infrastructure from evolving digital threats. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge technology with public service impact, offering unparalleled opportunities for professional growth while safeguarding the nation's digital backbone.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM platforms for potential threats
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on government systems
- Develop incident response plans and lead breach containment efforts
- Implement NIST and FISMA compliance frameworks across agency networks
- Collaborate with law enforcement on cyber threat investigations
- Train staff on security best practices and protocols
- Generate comprehensive risk assessment reports for leadership review
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience in government sector
- CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or GIAC certification required
- Advanced knowledge of cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP) architectures
- Expertise in threat intelligence platforms (CrowdStrike, Palo Alto)
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
- Experience with FedRAMP compliance processes