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Summary The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting professionals to support a range of leadership roles in Cybersecurity Engineering, including System Testing and Evaluation Manager, Senior Software Developer, and Lead Secure Software Assessor. These positions are in the DHS Cybersecurity Service. Responsibilities 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 Engineering 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. There are a variety of Cybersecurity Engineering opportunities across the Department, including supporting several specialized programs at the DHS Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans (PLCY), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), DHS Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Depending on your career level and role, DHS Cybersecurity Service employees in the Leadership Career Track, with a technical capability in Cybersecurity Engineering, will generally apply their expertise to perform a range of tasks, including: Overseeing software, hardware, and systems engineers developing new and refining/enhancing existing technical capabilities, ensuring full integration with security objectives, principles, and processes. Working with stakeholders to identify and recommend methods for incorporating promising technologies to meet organizational cybersecurity requirements based on their ability to stay current on emerging technologies, and their applications to current and emerging business processes (e.g., cloud, mobile). Building practical solutions in full consideration of lifecycle of costs, acquisitions, program and projects, management, and budget. Leading and managing teams that identify engineering requirements for, and ensure interoperability of, internal and external systems. Proactively assisting DHS leaders with decision-making and actions related to design and implementation of cybersecurity. Proposing, overseeing and/or organizing collaborative efforts to stay abreast of current events, marketplace developments, and emerging threats to required systems or networks providing system security consultation and engineering to business owners, system owners, and developers. Using known information to maintain security process coordination within the Department's lifecycle management and governance processes. Leading and managing teams that perform cybersecurity functions (e.g., encryption, access control, and identity management) to reduce exploitation opportunities. Coordinating with systems architects and developers, as needed, to provide oversight in the development of design solutions, system security controls, and countermeasures (including designing and developing new cybersecurity tools/technologies). Developing supporting documentation on risk analyses, feasibility studies, and/or trade-off analyses to refine functional requirements and specifications and maintain technical security configuration baselines. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This position is in the Leadership Track across a range of career levels. Employees in this career track generally: Have between 5-15 years of cybersecurity work experience. Have between 0-5 years of cybersecurity leadership experience. Are capable of serving as a seasoned cybersecurity manager who oversees multiple DHS or Federal cybersecurity programs or DHS organizations, including employees and contract resources, through subordinate managers. DHS Cybersecurity Service employees with a technical capability in Cybersecurity Engineering will generally: Conduct software, hardware, and systems engineering to develop new and refine/enhance existing technical capabilities, ensuring full integration with security objectives, principles, and processes. Build practical solutions in full consideration of lifecycle of costs, acquisitions, program and projects, management, and budget. Identify engineering requirements for, and ensure interoperability of, internal and external systems. Demonstrate strategic risk understanding, considering impact of security breaches or vulnerabilities in every aspect of the engineering process. Stay current on emerging technologies, and their applications to current and emerging business processes (e.g., cloud, mobile) to identify and recommend methods for incorporating promising technologies to meet organizational cybersecurity requirements. 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 Cybersecurity Engineering. 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 reflects typical starting salaries available to employees in most of the United States across applicable career levels. Within the provided range, average salaries vary for each career level. Lead Cybersecurity Specialist: $120,600 - $154,500 Cybersecurity Manager: $139,800- $179,000 Senior Cybersecurity Manager: $163,600 - $203,500 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.