Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team in the heart of Washington DC, where you'll protect critical national infrastructure from evolving cyber threats. We offer a dynamic environment with cutting-edge tools and opportunities for rapid career growth. Your expertise will directly safeguard sensitive government and enterprise systems while working alongside top-tier security professionals.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Investigate and respond to security incidents with minimal MTTR
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop and implement security incident response plans
- Collaborate with IT teams to enhance security postures
- Generate comprehensive security reports for leadership
- Stay current on emerging threats and mitigation strategies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 3+ years in cybersecurity operations or incident response
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required
- Expertise in network security protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, etc.)
- Proficiency with SIEM tools and threat intelligence platforms
- Experience with compliance frameworks (NIST, FISMA, HIPAA)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities