Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security's elite cybersecurity team to protect critical national infrastructure. As a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst, you'll lead cutting-edge initiatives to safeguard federal systems against evolving threats. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape national cybersecurity policy while working alongside industry experts in a mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for federal networks
- Develop incident response protocols and coordinate crisis management
- Analyze threat intelligence to proactively identify emerging risks
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams to implement security frameworks
- Ensure compliance with NIST and FISMA standards
- Mentor junior analysts and conduct security awareness training
- Generate executive-level cybersecurity reports for congressional briefings
Qualifications
- 5+ years of cybersecurity experience in government or regulated sector
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) required
- Expertise in threat detection tools (Splunk, SIEM)
- Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS)
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Advanced degree in cybersecurity or related field preferred
- Experience with zero-trust architecture implementation