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Mitigation and Response – Technical

DHS Headquarters · Department of Homeland Security

This job in plain English

DHS Headquarters is hiring technical staff for the DHS Cybersecurity Service's Mitigation and Response work, which means responding to and handling cyber incidents. Applicants join a Talent Pool for ongoing consideration for many vacancies across several DHS components in locations including Washington DC, Arlington VA, Springfield VA, Chandler AZ, Pensacola FL, Idaho Falls ID, and Stennis Space Center MS. The job requires a multi-phase assessment process and a security clearance (Sensitive Compartmented Information).

Many vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen or national; the announcement also lists people who owe allegiance to the U.S.

What you would do

  • Monitor DHS networks for possible threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Analyze network traffic and log files to find possible threats.
  • Respond to cyber incidents using NIST incident handling stages.
  • Create threat assessments and recommend mitigation steps.
  • Maintain SIEM and endpoint security tools.
  • Collect digital evidence to support legal cases or department needs.

Do you qualify for DC-2?

With experience: Employees in this career track generally have 5 to 15 years of cybersecurity work experience. The announcement does not state a specific grade-level experience requirement, but your resume must explicitly outline your cybersecurity experience.

With education: Degrees are not required. DHS is interested in your education and the topics you studied, and you will answer education questions in the initial application.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume that explicitly outlines your cybersecurity experience
  • Reasonable accommodation documentation if you request accommodation for the online assessments
  • If you are a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee employee: a copy of your SF-50 (official personnel action form) and a statement with your position title, appointment type, agency, and start and end dates

How you will be rated: You are evaluated on how well you meet the qualifications, through a two-phase assessment. Phase I is online, including a work styles inventory (about 30 minutes) and a work simulation (up to 2 hours); Phase II is a proctored technical assessment at an assessment center (up to 2.5 hours), followed by a resume review and an interview with the team you might join. You must pass each phase to advance.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must explicitly outline your cybersecurity experience, because it is reviewed after Phase II.
  • Set aside at least 3 hours for the online assessments and finish within 48 hours of receiving the access link.
  • Watch your email for assessment instructions and deadlines, since the assessments are time sensitive.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Occasional travel about 1 to 5 days a month may be expected.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen or national
  • At least 18 years old
  • Selective Service registration if you are male
  • Able to obtain and keep a security clearance
  • Drug test with a negative result
  • Follow ethics and standards of conduct, including any required financial disclosure
  • Background investigation including financial and criminal history review
  • May be required to serve a 3-year probationary period

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$106,700 – $214,500 per year
Pay scale and grade
DC-2 · DC
Locations
  • Stennis Space Center, Mississippi
  • Idaho Falls, Idaho
  • Chandler, Arizona
  • Pensacola, Florida
  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • Springfield, Virginia
  • Arlington, Virginia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
Many
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Mitigation and Response (DHS Only) (2216)
Announcement
27-13097910-CBWQ

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