The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting professionals to support a range of developmental roles in Security System Operations and Maintenance, including Service Delivery Team Lead, Technical Support Specialist, High Speed Digital Network (HSDN) Technical Support Specialist, Engineering Operations Technical Specialist, and Network Operations Specialist. All positions are in the DHS Cybersecurity Service.

Duties

There are a variety of Security System Operations and Maintenance opportunities across the Department, including supporting several specialized programs at DHS Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans (PLCY) the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), DHS Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 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 Security System Operations and Maintenance to perform a range of routine tasks, which may include: Proposing routine solutions to stakeholders, resolving computer security incidents, and ensuring compliance using tools and processes that enable agile response to cyber incidents. Actively assessing the configuration and monitoring of security devices in accordance with DHS or Component policies and best practices to support network mitigation efforts. Proactively performing cybersecurity testing of developed applications and/or systems to maintain the security of relevant DHS or Component systems. Engaging with and supporting experts in cybersecurity efforts to continuously monitor and maintain DHS or Component enterprise systems identifying unauthorized and/or malicious activities and events to maintain the system's security posture. Building and applying knowledge of system implementation and configuration to identify security deficiencies during security reviews and certification testing ensuring successful transition from development to operation. Using known information about incidents and their effects on networks, systems, cloud environments, and applications to classify the threat and risk levels of activities and events, and recommending short- and long-term recovery and repair actions. Creating routine communications on aggregate security system's status and corresponding courses of action for different levels of leadership and other appropriate parties in support of mitigating any issues compromising DHS or Component security. Proactively analyzing plans and procedures to respond to security incidents that interrupt ongoing cybersecurity operations ensuring minimal damage, restoration of operations, maintenance of system integrity and maximum system resilience. Working with HQ and/or Component system and network administrators to ensure systems are not compromised during system security changes or transitions from development to production and assist others who are less seasoned. Collaborating with internal and external DHS stakeholders to collect, organize, analyze, report and act on information related to security activities and events on computer networks, systems, and applications. Supporting the development of documentation on incident response and containment procedures in alignment with DHS or Component policies and procedures.

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 hrs driving distance to a DHS SCIF in either Chandler, AZ; Stennis, MS; Idaho Falls, ID; Arlington, VA; Pensacola, FL; Springfield, VA or D.C.
• Remote work may be available for some positions.

Qualifications

This position is in the Developmental Track at the Associate Cybersecurity Specialist career level. At this level, individuals generally: Have 3+ years of cybersecurity work experience. Can serve 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 Security System Operations and Maintenance will generally: Implement, configure, and manage security devices and systems (such as firewalls, intrusion detection and log collectors, and vulnerability scanners) in accordance with policies, procedures, and best practices. Install, manage, and monitor security measures to support mitigation efforts; shares relevant information with system and network administrators. 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 Security System Operations and Maintenance. 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]