The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting a Future Technology Branch Chief in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to advance CISA's cyber research and development and incorporation of emerging technology to support novel solutions to defend the Nation's most critical information assets. This position is in the Cybersecurity Service.

Duties

As the Future Technology Branch Chief, in the Office of the Technical Director (OTD) you will manage programs, budgets, contracts, staff, and subordinate staff developing, and implement cyber research and development and emerging technology strategies, requirements, and technical transitions. As a DHS Cybersecurity Service Employee in the Leadership Track, at the Senior Cybersecurity Manager level, you will continually and proactively participate in learning activities to enhance and apply your technical and leadership expertise in Cybersecurity Research and Development to oversee multiple DHS Federal cybersecurity programs, organizations, employees, and contract resources to manage a range of unusually difficult tasks, including:

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 Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• 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.

Qualifications

This position is in the Leadership Track at the Senior Cybersecurity Manager level. At this level, individuals generally: Have 12+ years of cybersecurity work experience Have 5+ years of leadership experience Are a seasoned cybersecurity manager who oversees multiple DHS or Federal cybersecurity programs or DHS organizations, including employees and contract resources, through subordinate managers Depending on their career level, DHS Cybersecurity Service employees with a technical capability in Cybersecurity Research and Development will generally apply their expertise to: Conduct technology and/or feasibility research, development, and assessments. Provided, build, test and support a prototype capability and/or evaluate its security and utility. Plan, conduct or oversee comprehensive technology research to evaluate potential vulnerabilities in cyberspace systems. Ensure appropriate security measures are considered throughout each phase of the R&D lifecycle. Candidates with advanced cybersecurity or related degrees preferred. 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 Research and Development. 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: Experience working with Academia, National Labs, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers, etc. is desirable.

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]