The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting professionals to support a range of developmental roles in Cybersecurity Defensive Operations - Intelligence Collection & Analysis as well as Planning, Execution & Analysis, including Cyber Defense Analyst, Defensive Operations Specialist, Vulnerability Analyst, All Source-Collection Analyst, and All Source-Collection Requirements Specialist. All positions are in the DHS Cybersecurity Service.

Duties

There are a variety of Cybersecurity Defensive Operations - Intelligence Collection & Analysis, as well as Planning, Execution & Analysis opportunities across the Department, including supporting several specialized programs at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the DHS Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). As a DHS Cybersecurity Service employee in the Developmental Career Track, you will continually and proactively participate in learning activities to enhance and apply your developing expertise in the technical capability of Cybersecurity Defensive Operations to perform a range of routine tasks, which may include: Supporting routine or regular aspects of end-to-end tactical and strategic level cyber operations plans. Aiding in the development of primary and contingency action plans, working with experts to carry out the most appropriate methods of defense/attack. Building and applying an understanding of best practices and available capabilities for mounting defensive/offensive cyber operations against identified threats to DHS networks and systems. Conducting routine analyses of indicators of compromise and integrating digital forensics and incident response data to bolster DHS and DHS partners' defenses at each step of the cybersecurity defensive operations process. Using reverse malware analysis and engineering techniques to prevent incidents or mitigate threats to DHS or Federal systems and networks. Collecting and compiling information on cyber threats or threat actors using various intelligence collection tools and methods. Working with customers to identify their information needs and requirements to support the creation of effective plans and strategies to meet those needs. Supporting the collection of all-source intelligence on current and emerging cyber threats to identify and evaluate the intent and capabilities of cyber actors using intelligence community analytic standards. Contributing to the drafting of intelligence products - including written reports or briefings - for a variety of cyber and non-cyber audiences. Proactively seeking opportunities to collaborate with and assist others in addressing complex cyber defense challenges.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or national.
• You must be 18 years of age.
• Must be registered for the Selective Service (if you are a male).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Security clearance levels may vary.
• Must be able to submit to a drug test and receive a negative result.
• Must be able to comply with ethics and standards of conduct requirements, including completing any applicable financial disclosure.
• May be required to serve a 3 year probationary period.
• While many of these positions are considered telework eligible, some individuals must live within 2 hours driving distance to a DHS SCIF in either Chandler, AZ; Stennis, MS; Idaho Falls, ID; Arlington, VA; Pensacola, FL; or Washington, D.C.
• Remote work may be available for some positions.

Qualifications

This position is in the Developmental Track at the Associate Cybersecurity Specialist level. At this level, individuals generally: Have 3+ years of cybersecurity work experience, and Are capable of serving as a cybersecurity professional with some experience who applies still-burgeoning technical expertise to perform routine work with significant supervision and clear guidance. DHS Cybersecurity Service employees with a technical capability in Cybersecurity Defensive Operations will generally: Integrate, manage, and execute all aspects of the cyberattack lifecycle to inform cyber defense operations. Plan and execute cybersecurity defense operations to protect assets Facilitate the flow and assessment of key intelligence data. Determine system security monitoring and incoming intelligence feeds based on dynamic security environment. Oversee immediate remediation and containment processes. 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. This position is focused on Cybersecurity Defensive Operations. DHS Cybersecurity Service jobs are structured cybersecurity specializations - called technical capabilities. To learn more about technical capabilities, visit our application portal.

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address Cybersecurity Talent Management System 245 Murray Lane SW Washington, DC 20528 US
• Name: DHS Cybersecurity Service Talent Team
• Email: [email protected]