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Cybersecurity career opportunity

Cybersecurity Defensive Operations - Leadership

Posted by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

  • Multiple Locations
  • full-time
  • onsite
  • 29 October 2026

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Job information

Job information
Opportunity profile
EmployerCybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
LocationMultiple Locations
Cybersecurity fieldSecurity Engineering & Architecture
Job specialtyCybersecurity Defensive Operations - Leadership
Employment typefull-time
Work arrangementonsite
Posted29 October 2026
Application deadline14 November 2026
CompensationUSD 123,600 – USD 207,500
Skills and qualifications
Experience levelmid
Required skillsCybersecurity Defensive Operations ICA (DHS Only), Cybersecurity Defensive Operations PEA (DHS Only)
Required certificationsCISA
Frameworks and standardsNIST
Visa sponsorshipNo

Job description

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting professionals to support a range of leadership roles in Cybersecurity Defensive Operations - Intelligence Collection & Analysis as well as Planning, Execution & Analysis, including Cyber Operations Lead, All Source-Collection Manager, All Source-Collection Requirements Manager and Network Operations Security Center Lead. All positions are in the DHS Cybersecurity Service. 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 Defensive Operations 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…

Location

Multiple Locations

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  • Malware analysisRequired · Proficient
  • Security leadershipRequired · Advanced · 5+ years
  • Security monitoringRequired · Proficient
  • Security program managementRequired · Proficient

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