Cybersecurity Research and Development

1 month ago

Springfield, United States Department of Homeland Security Full time

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting professionals to support a range of developmental roles in Cybersecurity Research and Development, including Cybersecurity Strategist, Cybersecurity Researcher, Threat Researcher, and NISAC Portfolio Analyst. 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 Research and Development 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 consideration for up to one year from the date of completion.
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).

As a DHS Cybersecurity Service employee in the Developmental Career Track, you will continually and proactively participate in learning activities to enhance and apply your developing expertise in the technical capability of Cybersecurity Research and Development to perform a range of routine tasks, which may include:

Using known information to prioritize research and development activities and set strategic short- and long-term strategic thresholds and objectives to achieve the greatest impact.
Actively engaging with and supporting others designing, modeling, developing, and creating prototypes of capabilities to enhance cybersecurity infrastructures and detect vulnerabilities in networks, systems, or applications.
Conducing routine assessments of developed cybersecurity capabilities against specifications and requirements to validate functionality at capability and sub-capability levels.
Proactively performing routine validations of specifications and requirements for testability and making recommendations based on test results to inform future research planning for DHS or Component offices.
Building and applying knowledge of networks, systems or applications and evidence-based research results to adopted technologies, especially for emerging technologies and threats.
Customizing communications on research and development planning and initiatives 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 pre-launch 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.
Working with others to develop supporting documentation on research and development procedures applying a disciplined scientific approach in alignment with DHS or Component policies and procedures.
This position is in the Developmental Track at the Associate Cybersecurity Specialist career level. At this level, individuals generally:

Have 3+ years of cybersecurity work experience
Can serve as a cybersecurity professional with some experience who applies still-burgeoning technical expertise to perform routine work with significant supervision and clear guidance.

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

DHS Cybersecurity Service employees start at career levels and salaries matching their experience and expertise. In recruiting for this opportunity, DHS may hire employees at higher or lower career levels and associated salaries. To learn more about DHS Cybersecurity Service career tracks and levels, visit our application portal.

This position is focused on Cybersecurity Research and Development .

DHS Cybersecurity Service jobs are structured cybersecurity specializations - called technical capabilities. To learn more about technical capabilities, visit our application portal.

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