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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting professionals with varying levels of expertise to support a range of Physical, Embedded, and Control Systems Security (PECSS) roles, including some focused on Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security. These individuals will serve as members of the DHS Cybersecurity Service across the Department, including supporting several specialized programs at the DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
Learn more about this agency04/18/2022 to 04/29/2022
$74,000 - $211,300 per year
DC 2
Many vacancies in the following locations:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
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Depending on their career level and track, DHS Cybersecurity Service employees with the primary technical capability of PECSS will work in roles such as ICS Security Engineer, ICS Network Security Engineer, ICS Security Specialist, Senior ICS Advisor, ICS Security Lead, Physical Security Consultant or Advisor, and Embedded Systems Cybersecurity Engineer.
Generally, these individuals apply their expertise to:
DHS plans to hire for PECCS professionals in developmental, technical, and leadership tracks. These DHS Cybersecurity Service employees will start at specific career levels and salaries matching their experience and expertise and may progress to higher salaries and/or career levels over time. When applicants submit initial application information, they will have an opportunity to indicate which career track best describes their years of experience and level of expertise in PECCS. Your application responses will determine the focus of the assessments you complete to demonstrate your expertise.
To learn more about DHS Cybersecurity Service career tracks and levels, visit our application portal.
DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS
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.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All DHS Cybersecurity Service applicants participate in a multi-phase assessment process, which varies by career track. Applicants will participate in a three-phase assessment process:
PHASE II: TECHNICAL CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online questionnaire, required assessments, and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/29/2022 to receive consideration. The application process will follow the bullets outlined below.
The DHS Cybersecurity Service application process is designed to both prioritize fairness to all applicants and identify qualified candidates to join the DHS Cybersecurity Service. Successful applicants proceed through the following steps and will receive notifications as each step is completed: Submit Initial Information
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/649238000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Every day, DHS Cybersecurity Service employees are on the front line - protecting the systems, networks, and information Americans rely on. To learn more about the DHS cybersecurity mission, visit our application portal.
