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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.
06/17/2022 to 07/18/2022
$105,450 - $179,550 per year
Range reflects typical low and high starting salaries available to employees in most of the U.S. See Additional information: Salary for more info.
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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
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The salary information has been amended for this job opportunity announcement. Please see the Additional Information section regarding the updated salary information.
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. In recruiting for this opportunity, DHS may hire employees at higher or lower career levels and associated salaries.
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.
Salary: Listed salary ranges reflects typical starting salaries available to employees in most of the United States across applicable career levels. Within the provided range, average salaries vary for each career level.
Senior Cybersecurity Specialist: $105,450 - $116,550
Staff Cybersecurity Specialist: $128,250 - $141,750
Principal Cybersecurity Specialist: $152,950 - $169,050
Senior Principal Cybersecurity Specialist: $162,450 - $179,550
In some geographic areas, average starting salaries will be higher because of a local cybersecurity labor market supplement (e.g., metro Washington, D.C. +10%).
Actual salaries of individual employees may be higher or lower than provided figures. For an overview of the salaries available in the DHS Cybersecurity Service, visit Resources.
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.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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
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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
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 set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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 set up 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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