The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting professionals to support a range of developmental roles in Physical, Embedded, and Control Systems Security (PECSS) as well as those focused on Industrial Control Systems (ICS), including ICS Security Engineer, ICS Network Security Engineer, ICS Security Specialist, and Embedded Systems Cybersecurity Engineer. All positions are in the DHS Cybersecurity Service.

Duties

DHS Cybersecurity Service (DHS-CS) uses a multi-phase assessment process to qualify applicants seeking employment through the DHS-CS. Given the ever-advancing nature of cybersecurity and the ongoing need for cybersecurity talent, DHS-CS uses "Talent Pools" to pull qualified applicants (i.e., individuals who have successfully completed the multi-phase assessment process for their capability and career track/level) for consideration for these jobs. This announcement is being used to fill the Physical, Embedded, and Control Systems (PECSS) Security Talent Pool. By applying to this job announcement, you are opting to be part of the DHS-CS Talent Pool for ongoing consideration for employment for relevant open jobs and will remain eligible for consideration for up to one year from the date of completion.

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, and 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 Physical, Embedded, and Control Systems Security (PECSS) will generally apply their expertise to: Understand designs, protocols, and physical configurations of purpose-built interconnected systems-such as industrial control systems, physical systems, and embedded systems-and can define and implement comprehensive countermeasures to detect threats and maintain the overall cybersecurity posture of these systems. 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. To learn more about DHS Cybersecurity Service career tracks and levels, visit our application portal. This position is focused on Physical, Embedded, and Control Systems Security (PECSS). DHS Cybersecurity Service jobs are structured cybersecurity specializations - called technical capabilities. To learn more about technical capabilities, visit our application portal. DESIRED CERTIFICATION: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) ISA/IEC Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Specialist Security+ DESIRED TOOLS/INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE: Tools: Wireshark, Nmap, Tenable, Defender for IoT, Kali, Cobalt Strike, Splunk Technologies, network infrastructure, boundary protection devices, enterprise LAN/WAN, ICS/SCADA Industries: FCEB Enterprise, SLTT, ICS/OT environments of critical infrastructure sectors

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]