- Company Name
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Job Title
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Job Description
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Job Title: Cybersecurity Specialist
Role Summary:
A Cybersecurity Specialist is responsible for protecting an organization’s IT infrastructure, applications, and data from cyber threats. The role encompasses continuous monitoring of network and system activity, incident response, digital forensics, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and application hardening across on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. The specialist works cross‑functionally to enhance security processes, mentor junior staff, and report findings and recommendations to leadership, maintaining and advancing a robust defensive posture.
Expectations:
- Maintain at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑9 level, including guidance on technical system planning, design, and operations.
- Demonstrate proven ability to monitor network traffic, logs, and security alerts for indicators of compromise.
- Provide incident response support, triage, and escalation under supervision.
- Apply common cybersecurity tools such as SIEM and threat intelligence platforms.
- Stay current with emerging tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor network traffic and security alerts for malicious activity and IOCs.
- Conduct incident response analysis, coordinate remediation, and ensure effective communication.
- Perform digital forensic investigations to support incident resolution and compliance.
- Analyze cyber threats, perform threat hunting, and manage TIPs.
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate security risks using threat intelligence.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve cybersecurity processes and posture.
- Drive operational improvement through innovation and adoption of new detection technologies.
- Mentor and train junior IT specialists on cybersecurity practices and tools.
- Prepare comprehensive incident, risk assessment, and threat intelligence reports for leadership.
- Maintain awareness of and adapt to evolving cyber threats and defense trends.
Required Skills:
- Network and system monitoring, log analysis, SIEM administration.
- Incident response coordination and forensic analysis.
- Vulnerability assessment and remediation.
- Application hardening and secure coding practices.
- Threat intelligence analysis and threat hunting.
- Cloud security architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills.
- Effective communication and training abilities.
- Continuous learning mindset and adaptability to new platforms.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), CompTIA PenTest+ or equivalent (preferred).
- Additional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or Cloud Security Specialty are a plus.
Clarksburg, United states
On site
Fresher
19-09-2025