This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/666395200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
DHS is recruiting for a Senior Advisor to the Executive Director in the DHS Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) IT Operations Directorate (ITO).
This is a DHS Cybersecurity Service position in the Technical Track
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity Service employees are a diverse, dynamic team working across DHS Components and organizations to protect the Nation's information technology infrastructure.07/20/2022 to 08/19/2022
$105,450 - $179,550 per year
DC 2
1 vacancy in the following locations:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent -
Full-time -
Excepted
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Yes
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As a Senior Advisor to the Executive Director for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Information Technology Operations (ITO) Directorate, you will advise on, develop, and implement enterprise policy and novel solutions to defend the Department's most critical information assets. You will report directly to the Executive Director and be primarily responsible for assessing security threats, risks, and vulnerabilities, developing and promoting security policy, implementing secure trusted systems, and fielding secure network solutions to protect against advanced persistent threats.
Depending on your career level, you will apply your expertise in the technical capability of cybersecurity engineering to:
Generally, a DHS Cybersecurity Service employee whose primary technical capability is Cybersecurity Engineering:
DHS Cybersecurity Service employees apply these technical capabilities to contribute to our Nation's cybersecurity.
Most DHS Cybersecurity Service employees join with a primary technical capability, reflecting the majority of their cybersecurity technical expertise and experience.
Those just beginning a career in cybersecurity will work with DHS to identify and develop a primary technical capability.
Visit Resources for more information about DHS Cybersecurity Service technical capabilities.
This position is in the Technical Track across a range of career levels. Individuals in this career track 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.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
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 08/19/2022 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 08/19/2022 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/666395200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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