Cybersecurity Technical Writer

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

This announcement is issued under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit for positions for which there is a critical hiring need. Selectee(s) will receive a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and may be required to serve a one year probationary period. The official title of this position is Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) GS-2210-12/13. This position is located in the Cybersecurity Division (CSD), which leads CISA's cybersecurity efforts as the nation's flagship civilian cyber defense organization. CSD collaborates with partners across the government and private sector to enhance the nation's cybersecurity posture.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• All Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
• DHS uses E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
• This position may be designated as essential personnel.
• This position has been identified as a drug testing designated position (TDP) for purposes of the CISA's Drug-Free Workplace Program.
• Experience must be Information Technology (IT)-related.
• Attention to Detail (Minimum Proficiency Level: 4)
• Customer Service (Minimum Proficiency Level: 4)
• Decision Making (Minimum Proficiency Level: 3)
• Information Management (Minimum Proficiency Level: 4)
• Interpersonal Skills (Minimum Proficiency Level: 4)
• Oral Communication (Minimum Proficiency Level: 3)
• Problem Solving (For GS-12, Minimum Proficiency Level: 3 and for GS-13, Minimum Proficiency Level: 4)
• Teamwork (Minimum Proficiency Level: 4)
• Technical Competence (For GS-12, Minimum Proficiency Level: 3 and for GS-13, Minimum Proficiency Level: 4)
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level (or equivalent) performing all the following duties: Developing cybersecurity products (e.g., alerts/advisories, incident summaries, mitigation guidance, technical reports) for release to internal and external stakeholders; Collaborating across teams to deliver time-sensitive products under operational deadlines; AND Analyzing technical cybersecurity data to communicate indicators, malware behaviors, signatures, vulnerabilities, and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures, and translating that into actionable mitigations and best practices.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent) performing all the following duties: Reviewing and disseminating cybersecurity products (e.g., alerts/advisories, incident summaries, mitigation guidance, technical reports) to internal and external stakeholders; Leading coordination with internal and external stakeholders to gather input, adjudicate comments, and provide deliverables within established timeframes; AND Implementing improvements to work processes, publication workflows, or knowledge management systems to improve consistency, quality, and timeliness.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Creating, editing, and reviewing cybersecurity technical products to ensure accuracy, internal consistency, and correct use of technical terminology prior to release
• Improving internal and external partner engagement by refining publication workflows and deliverables based on feedback and mission priorities
• Determining what cybersecurity information should be published and when, based on operational relevance, partner impact, and available technical validation
• Working as part of cross-functional teams to review, enhance, and standardize incident response practices and technical guidance products
• Reviewing technical content on indicators, malware, signatures, and adversary to ensure products accurately reflect current operational threats and vulnerabilities
• Organizing and maintaining cybersecurity data, product inputs, and publication artifacts within knowledge management systems to support timely retrieval and reuse
• Facilitating coordination between technical contributors and publication stakeholders to reconcile differing perspectives and meet timelines

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Learn more about federal benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed