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Cybersecurity career opportunity

Lead Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Security Specialist

Posted by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

  • Arlington, Virginia
  • full-time
  • onsite
  • 28 August 2026

At a glance

Job information

Job information
Opportunity profile
EmployerCybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
LocationArlington, Virginia
Cybersecurity fieldCybersecurity Leadership
Job specialtyLead Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Security Specialist
Employment typefull-time
Work arrangementonsite
Posted28 August 2026
Application deadline04 September 2026
CompensationUSD 121,785 – USD 158,322
Skills and qualifications
Experience levellead
Required skillsSecurity Administration
Required certificationsCISA
Security toolsAWS
Frameworks and standardsNIST
Visa sponsorshipNo

Job description

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is the Nation's risk advisor, working with partners to defend against today's threats and collaborating with industry to build a more secure and resilient infrastructure for the future. The official title of this position is Security Specialist, GS-0080-13. This position is located in the Infrastructure Security Division which focuses on protecting critical infrastructure from all hazards by managing risk and enhancing resilience through collaboration with the critical infrastructure community, which includes private sector owners, operators, and employees; State, local, tribal, and territorial officials; and other Federal agencies. Typical work assignments include, but are not limited to: Leading unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)/ counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) subject matter expert (SME) efforts to advance CISA's BeAirAwareTM program by setting content priorities, producing integrated threat and legal/regulatory analysis, and advising leadership on program decisions. Serving as a principal advisor to internal and external stakeholders on UAS risk, vulnerabilities, airspace restrictions, detection technology considerations, and applicable legal/regulatory…

Location

Arlington, Virginia