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Cybersecurity career opportunity

Chief of Protective Security

Posted by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

  • Multiple Locations
  • full-time
  • onsite
  • 08 September 2026

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Job information

Job information
Opportunity profile
EmployerCybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
LocationMultiple Locations
Cybersecurity fieldCybersecurity Leadership
Job specialtyChief of Protective Security
Employment typefull-time
Work arrangementonsite
Posted08 September 2026
Application deadline14 September 2026
CompensationUSD 126,384 – USD 164,301
Skills and qualifications
Experience levelexecutive
Required skillsSecurity Administration
Required certificationsCISA
Security toolsAWS
Frameworks and standardsNIST
Visa sponsorshipNo

Job description

CISA's Integrated Operations Division (IOD) is the hub for staying on top of threats and emerging risks to our nation's critical infrastructure. IOD coordinates situational awareness and response to national cyber, communications, and physical incidents. The Protective Security Advisor combines all aspects of security. The official title of this position is Supervisory Security Specialist, GS-0080-15. Typical work assignments at the GS-15 level include, but are not limited to: Leading and supervising Protective Security Advisors (PSAs) and serving as an expert advisor to Regional and CISA leadership and governmental and private sector officials on matters related to the security and resiliency of our nation's infrastructure. Functioning as the strategic, operational and tactical authority on critical infrastructure protection. Representing CISA as a subject matter expert on critical infrastructure protection at conferences, workshops, panels, and studies. Serving as a principal advisor to senior government and private sector officials on security and resilience policies, assessments, and measures to protect national and regionally significant critical…

Location

Multiple Locations

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