Cybersecurity Defensive Operations - Leadership

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting professionals for leadership roles in Cybersecurity Defensive Operations, including Intelligence Collection & Analysis and Planning, Execution & Analysis. Example roles include Cyber Operations Lead, All Source-Collection Manager, All Source-Collection Requirements Manager, and Network Operations Security Center Lead. These positions are part of the DHS Cybersecurity Service and its Leadership Career Track. This announcement establishes a talent pool for ongoing consideration for relevant openings. Applicants who successfully complete the multi-phase assessment process for their capability and career track/level may be considered for jobs for up to one year after completing the assessment. Opportunities exist across DHS, including at the Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans; CISA; the Office of the Chief Information Officer; FEMA; ICE; and the U.S. Secret Service. Depending on the role and career level, employees lead cyber defense operations planning and execution, oversee remediation and containment, manage cyber threat intelligence collection and analysis, and provide expertise and leadership for defensive operations. They may supervise teams and employees, coordinate intelligence products and briefings for senior government audiences, and ensure team goals support DHS strategic objectives. The position requires U.S. citizenship or nationality, age 18 or older, registration for Selective Service when applicable, eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance, a negative drug test, and compliance with ethics and conduct requirements. A three-year probationary period may be required. Degrees are not required. Salary depends on career level and location; typical starting ranges listed are $123,600–$158,500 for Lead Cybersecurity Specialist, $143,300–$184,000 for Cybersecurity Manager, and $167,800–$207,500 for Senior Cybersecurity Manager. Federal employment benefits are available, with specific benefits dependent on the position.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen or national.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Be registered for Selective Service if male.
Be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Submit to a drug test and receive a negative result.
Comply with ethics and standards of conduct requirements, including applicable financial disclosure requirements.
Generally have 5–15 years of cybersecurity work experience for the Leadership Career Track.
Generally have 0–5 years of cybersecurity leadership experience for the Leadership Career Track.
Be capable of serving as a seasoned cybersecurity manager overseeing multiple DHS or federal cybersecurity programs or organizations, including employees and contract resources through subordinate managers.
Integrate, manage, and execute 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 the dynamic security environment.
Oversee immediate remediation and containment processes.

Responsibilities

Lead the creation and implementation of tactical and strategic cyber defense operations plans based on technical expertise, applicable policies, and rules of engagement.
Oversee and direct immediate remediation and containment actions and reporting.
Lead development of primary and contingency action plans and organize teams to select effective defense or attack methods consistent with operational protocols.
Apply senior-level knowledge of national strategies, plans, policies, and directives for offensive and defensive cyber operations.
Maintain and leverage networks of cyber defenders and intelligence components to understand intrusion sets and deviations and develop defensive cybersecurity strategies.
Supervise teams, projects, and employees applying reverse malware analysis and engineering techniques to prevent incidents or mitigate threats to DHS or federal systems and networks.
Manage teams and efforts to identify, gather, and disseminate cyber threat information from security data and all-source intelligence.
Organize and supervise collection of customer information needs and requirements, and oversee plans and strategies to meet them.
Provide leadership and subject matter expertise to cyber intelligence collection and analysis supporting DHS or government-wide cyber operations.
Manage and contribute to high-level intelligence products, including written reports and briefings, coordinating with intelligence community teams and counterparts.
Deliver intelligence briefings and communications to senior Department leaders, external stakeholders, and high-level federal officials and entities that influence policymaking.
Lead and administratively supervise subordinate cyber defense teams, oversee staff technical development and work, and align their efforts with DHS cyber defense objectives.
Develop and track defensive operations team goals and align them with DHS strategic goals and individual outcomes.