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U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Cybersecurity Defensive Operations - Technical

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Pensacola, Florida, United States, 32573


The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting professionals to support a range of technical roles in Cybersecurity Defensive Operations - Intelligence Collection & Analysis as well as Planning, Execution & Analysis, including Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) Cloud Subject Matter Expert (SME), NOSC Cyber SME, Cyber Forensics Malware Analysis (CFMA) SME, Senior Analytic Tradecraft Advisor, and Incident Manager. All positions are in the DHS Cybersecurity Service.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

Cybersecurity Defensive Operations

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.As a DHS Cybersecurity Service employee in the Technical Career Track, you will continually maintain and share your Cybersecurity Defensive Operations expertise to perform a range of critical, complex, routine and non-routine 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 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 hours 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 Technical Track across a range of career levels. Employees in this career track generally:Have between 5-15 years of cybersecurity work experience.Range from experienced cybersecurity professionals who apply technical expertise and independent judgement to perform cybersecurity work - to - recognized Federal cybersecurity technical authorities with uncommon technical expertise who advise on cybersecurity challenges impacting DHS and the Nation.DHS Cybersecurity Service employees with a technical capability in Cybersecurity Defensive Operations will generally:Integrate, manage, and execute all 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 dynamic security environment.Oversee immediate remediation and containment processes.DHS Cybersecurity Service jobs are structured cybersecurity specializations - called technical capabilities. To learn more about technical capabilities, visit our

application portal .

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