Cybersecurity Specialist

Summary The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting entry-level professionals to support a range of work across our diverse cybersecurity missions. These individuals will serve across the Department, including supporting several specialized programs to protect the Nation's information technology infrastructure. Learn more about this agency Duties The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting entry-level professionals to support a range of work across our diverse cybersecurity missions. These individuals will serve across the Department, including supporting several specialized programs at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), DHS Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE), U.S. Secret Service Agency (USSS), and DHS Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans (PLCY). These positions are in the DHS Cybersecurity Service. As a DHS Cybersecurity Service employee in the Entry Track you will: Participate in a formal development program to gain and then apply expertise related to a primary technical capability. Effectively conducting routine analyses to generate recommendations for resolving identified cybersecurity challenges. Seek opportunities to assist others in addressing more complex cybersecurity challenges. Apply foundational technical expertise, gained through formal and informal learning activities, to perform basic cybersecurity work. Requirements Conditions of employment 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. Qualifications This position is in the Entry-Level Careel Track at the Cybersecurity Specialist level. At this level, individuals generally: Have 0-2 years of work experience-exclusive of internships Serve as a cybersecurity professional who is primarily a learner participating in a formal development program to gain technical expertise This position is in the Entry Track at the Cybersecurity Specialist career level. 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. 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. Additional information Salary: Listed salary ranges reflect typical starting salaries available to employees in most of the United States across applicable career levels. In some geographic areas, average starting salaries will be higher because of a local cybersecurity labor market supplement (e.g., metro Washington, D.C. +10%). Actual salaries of individual employees may be higher or lower than provided figures. For an overview of the salaries available in the DHS Cybersecurity Service, visit Resources. Benefits: DHS Cybersecurity Service employees receive a range of federal employment benefits designed to support their professional and personal lives. To learn more about benefits, visit our application portal. More information about the specific benefits available to you will be provided as you progress through the application process. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for a security clearance as a condition of placement in this position. This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result. Expand Hide  additional information 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. 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.