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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) DHS Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is recruiting professionals with varying levels of technical expertise to support a range of DHS Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) efforts in Washington, DC; Chandler, AZ; and Stennis, MS. Roles include Email Security Subject Matter Experts(SMEs), Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence SMES, Cloud Security SMEs, and Cyber Forensics Malware Analysis SMEs.
Learn more about this agency06/17/2022 to 07/18/2022
$94,400 - $216,260 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 locations:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position about 1-5 days a month
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
2212 Cybersecurity Defensive Operations ICA (DHS Only)
2213 Cybersecurity Defensive Operations PEA (DHS Only)
2214 Cybersecurity Threat Analysis (DHS Only)
2215 Digital Forensics (DHS Only)
2216 Mitigation and Response (DHS Only)
2217 Network Operations (DHS Only)
No
Yes
22-11535666-CBWQ
660715600
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) was established under the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Information Technology Operations (ITO) Division to serve as the central coordinating and reporting authority for all DHS Component Network Security Operation Centers (NOCs and SOCs) and perform security operations and incident management/handling for DHS Headquarters.
The DHS OCIO is recruiting professionals with varying levels of technical expertise to support a range of positions that perform security operations and incident handling for DHS Headquarters (HQ) and Operational Components.
These opportunities are in the DHS Cybersecurity Service Technical Track at varying career levels and encompass roles such as Email Security Subject Matter Experts(SMEs), Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence SMES, Cloud Security SMEs, and Cyber Forensics Malware Analysis SMEs.
Depending on your career level and role, you will:
DHS plans to hire for Email Security SMEs, CTI SMES, Cloud Security SMEs, and CFMA SMES in the technical career track across a range of career levels. These DHS Cybersecurity Service employees will start at specific career levels and salaries matching their experience and expertise and may progress to higher salaries and/or career levels over time. When applicant's submit initial application information, they will have an opportunity to indicate which career track best describes their years of experience and level of expertise. Your application responses will determine the focus of the assessments you will complete to demonstrate your technical expertise.
These positions are in the Technical Track across all career levels. These individuals generally:
When you submit your application, you will have the opportunity to select which of the following eight capabilities is your primary technical capability-reflecting your primary area of expertise that you would apply on the job:
Generally, a DHS Cybersecurity Service employee whose primary technical capability is Cybersecurity Defensive Operations - Planning Execution and Analysis:
Generally, a DHS Cybersecurity Service employee whose primary technical capability is Cybersecurity Defensive Operations - Intelligence Collections and Analysis:
Generally, a DHS Cybersecurity Service employee whose primary technical capability is Threat Analysis:
Generally, a DHS Cybersecurity Service employee whose primary technical capability is Mitigation and Response:
Generally, a DHS Cybersecurity Service employee whose primary technical capability is Digital Forensics:
Generally, a DHS Cybersecurity Service employee whose primary technical capability is Cybersecurity Architecture:
Generally, a DHS Cybersecurity Service employee whose primary technical capability is Security Systems Operations and Maintenance:
Generally, a DHS Cybersecurity Service employee whose primary technical capability is Network Operations:
DHS Cybersecurity Service employees start at career levels and salaries matching their experience and expertise. To learn more about DHS Cybersecurity Service career tracks and levels, visit our application portal.
DHS Cybersecurity Service jobs are structured cybersecurity specializations - called technical capabilities. To learn more about technical capabilities, visit our application portal.
Desired Tools/Industry Experience:
Continuously assess information from Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) System, Network Appliances (e.g., Firewalls, IDS, etc.), Cloud Services (e.g., AWS, Azure, etc.), Email (e.g., Office 365), and Endpoint (e.g., EDR) systems.
Emphasize that the certifications listed below are only considered a plus, but not required for any of these positions.
Desired Certification:
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 07/18/2022 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/660715600. 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.
