Cybersecurity Research and Development - Chandler, United States - US DHS Headquarters

US DHS Headquarters

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Chandler, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

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.

There are a variety of Cybersecurity Research and Development 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).

Working with stakeholders to propose and/or develop highly effective systematic and rigorous research solutions, initiatives and projects addressing current and future security threats and vulnerabilities.
Proactively performing validations of specifications and requirements for testability and making recommendations based on test results to inform future research planning for DHS or Component offices.
Proposing, overseeing and/or organizing collaborative efforts to stay abreast of current events, marketplace developments, and emerging and projected threats to integrate new developments into planning activities.
Actively assessing developed cybersecurity capabilities against specifications and requirements to validate functionality at capability and subcapability levels.
Using known information to prioritize research and development activities and set short and longterm strategic thresholds and objectives to achieve the greatest impact.
Customizing communications on research and development planning and initiatives for different levels of leadership and other appropriate parties in support of mitigating any issues compromising DHS or Component security.
Proactively Identifying and analyzing functional

- and security-related features to find opportunities for new capability development and reduce risk.

Working with HQ and/or Component experts to troubleshoot prototype design and process issues throughout the product design, development, and prelaunch phases assisting others who are less seasoned.
Collaborating with internal and external DHS stakeholders to identify, develop and evaluate capabilities for alignment or congruence with existing environment.
Leading or managing a team(s) that perform technical and nontechnical testing on systems under development evaluating and verifying hardware and/or software to determine compliance with defined specifications and requirements.

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.
Remote work may be available for some positions.

Qualifications:

This position is in the Leadership Track across a range of career levels.

Employees in this career track generally:

Have between 515 years of cybersecurity work experience.
Have between 05 years of cybersecurity leadership experience.

DHS Cybersecurity Service employees with a technical capability in Cybersecurity Research and Development will generally:

Conduct technology and/or feasibility research, development, and assessments.
Provide, build, test and support a prototype capability and/or evaluates its security and utility.
Plan, conduct or oversee comprehensive technology research to evaluate potential vulnerabilities in cyberspace systems.
Ensure appropriate security measures are considered throughout each phase of the R&D lifecycle.

This position is focused on Cybersecurity Research and Development.

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 sup