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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting professionals with expert/resident-level technical expertise to support a range of Cybersecurity Architecture, Cybersecurity Research and Development, Cybersecurity Policy, and Cybersecurity Program Management initiatives. These individuals will serve as members of the DHS Cybersecurity Service in the DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Cybersecurity Division (CSD), Office of the Technical Director.
06/17/2022 to 07/17/2022
$114,800 - $170,830 per year
Range includes a 10% local cybersecurity talent market supplement, which is only available in certain geographic areas (metro Washington, D.C.)
DC 2
Many vacancies in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position, 1 to 5 days
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
2220 Cybersecurity Architecture (For DHS use only)
2225 Cybersecurity Research and Development (For DHS use only)
No
Yes
22-11535025-CBWQ
660659000
In limited circumstances, DHS may consider remote applicants.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting professionals with expert/resident-level technical expertise to support a range of Cybersecurity Architecture, Cybersecurity Research and Development, Cybersecurity Policy, and Cybersecurity Program Management initiatives. These opportunities are in the DHS Cybersecurity Service at the Staff Cybersecurity Specialist career level in the Technical Track and encompass roles such as Cybersecurity Architect, Emerging Technologist, and Technology Strategist.
As a DHS Cybersecurity Service Employee in the Technical Track, at the Staff Cybersecurity Specialist level, you will continually maintain and share your expert/resident-level expertise in either Cybersecurity Architecture or Cybersecurity Research and Development to perform a range of critical, routine, and non-routine tasks, including:
When you submit your application, you will have the opportunity to select which of the following two capabilities is your primary technical capability-reflecting your primary area of expertise that you would apply on the job:
DHS Cybersecurity Service employee whose primary technical capability is Cybersecurity Architecture:
DHS Cybersecurity Service employee whose primary technical capability is Cybersecurity Research and Development:
This position is in the Technical Track at the Staff Cybersecurity Specialist career. At this level, individuals generally:
Degrees are not required for jobs in the DHS Cybersecurity Service, but DHS is interested in your level of education and the topics you studied. As you submit initial application information, you will be asked questions about your education.
Benefits: DHS Cybersecurity Service employees receive a range of federal employment benefits designed to support their professional and personal lives. To learn more about benefits, visit our application portal.
More information about the specific benefits available to you will be provided as you progress through the application process.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for a security clearance as a condition of placement in this position. This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All DHS Cybersecurity Service applicants participate in a multi-phase assessment process, which varies by career track. For the Technical Career Track, applicants participate in a two-phase assessment process:
PHASE II: TECHNICAL CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online questionnaire, required assessments, and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/17/2022 to receive consideration. The application process will follow the bullets outlined below.
The DHS Cybersecurity Service application process is designed to both prioritize fairness to all applicants and identify qualified candidates to join the DHS Cybersecurity Service. Successful applicants proceed through the following steps and will receive notifications as each step is completed: Submit Initial Information
The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/660659000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Every day, DHS Cybersecurity Service employees are on the front line - protecting the systems, networks, and information Americans rely on. To learn more about the DHS cybersecurity mission, visit our application portal.
