Job Description
Join the frontline of national security as a Cybersecurity Analyst at the Department of Homeland Security. You'll safeguard critical infrastructure and protect sensitive government data from evolving cyber threats. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge security initiatives while serving the public good. Our collaborative environment fosters professional growth through continuous training and exposure to advanced threat intelligence systems.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity incidents across federal networks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on government systems
- Develop and implement security protocols in compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
- Analyze threat intelligence to proactively identify emerging risks
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams during cyber emergency responses
- Prepare comprehensive security incident reports and remediation plans
- Maintain security documentation and compliance records
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in IT security or cybersecurity operations
- Security+ CE, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+ certification required
- Proficiency with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and IDS/IPS systems
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure) and zero-trust architectures
- Strong understanding of federal compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance