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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Deputy CISO - **Company:** U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $176,000 - $239,500 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Data Security, Information Security Management, Internet Security, Transport Layer, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Software Security, Cyber Warfare - **Published:** October 27, 2026 - **Apply:** http://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire ## About the Role Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Government Organizations, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), Homeland Security, Internet Security, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Leadership, Reimbursement, Policy Development, Willing to Travel, Successful candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of aligning engineering excellence with enterprise security objectives: * Experience developing and refining secure systems, hardware, and software capabilities. * Ability to build practical, scalable technical solutions while balancing lifecycle costs, federal acquisitions, and program budgets. * Proven capability to establish engineering requirements that ensure seamless integration between internal and external systems. * Strategic understanding of cyber risk, ensuring vulnerability and threat mitigation are integrated into every phase of the engineering lifecycle. * Demonstrated expertise in identifying and adopting emerging technologies (e.g., cloud, mobile, AI) to meet complex organizational security needs. Expected Areas of Technical Evidence includes: * Cybersecurity Hardware & Systems Engineering * Secure Software & Application Design * Cybersecurity Solutions Evaluation * Technical Testing & Evaluation Processes Requirements Help Conditions of employment * You must be a U.S. Citizen or national. * You must be 18 years of age. * Must be registered for the Selective Service (if you are a male). * Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance. * Must be able to submit to a drug test and receive a negative result. * Must be able to comply with ethics and standards of conduct requirements, including completing any applicable financial disclosure. * May be required to serve a 3 year probationary period., These positions are in the Executive Track. DHS Cybersecurity Service employees start at career levels and salaries matching their experience and expertise., * Generally 15+ years of cybersecurity experience, typically no less than 8 years * 5+ years in executive leadership. * Proven ability to lead expansive, high-impact cybersecurity programs at enterprise-scale. * An executive-level cybersecurity manager who serves as senior functional authority and oversees multiple, highly-visible Department-wide cybersecurity programs The Senior Cybersecurity Executive career level calls for the following qualifications: * Generally 15+ years of cybersecurity experience; typically no less than 10 years * 5+ years in executive leadership. * Proven ability to lead expansive, high-impact cybersecurity programs at enterprise-scale. * Seasoned executive ready to oversee national cybersecurity initiatives and multi-level organizations, reporting directly to presidential appointees., Degrees are not required for jobs in the DHS Cybersecurity Service, but DHS is interested in your level of education and the topics you studied. As you submit initial application information, you will be asked questions about your education., Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for a security clearance as a condition of placement in this position. This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs., Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. ## Description * Sign in * My jobs * Profile * Resumes & documents * Notifications * Talent networks * Sign out * My jobs * Profile * Resumes & documents * Notifications * Talent networks * Sign out * Events * Help Center * Search, Help The CISO and DCISO serve as the principal cybersecurity advisors to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), leading the statutory DHS Information Security Program. In these roles, you will architect the Departments information security strategy, ensure federal compliance (FISMA, OMB, Clinger-Cohen), and direct strategic planning and multi-year IT investments to safeguard national security. * The CISO holds the ultimate accountability for department-wide cybersecurity strategy, governance, and enterprise risk management. * The DCISO acts as the principal deputy and operational lead, directing Headquarters cybersecurity operations and ensuring the day-to-day protection of DHS information assets. In either capacity, you will apply technical executive leadership to: * Advise senior DHS leadership and champion unified, risk-driven security programs across all DHS components. * Oversee long-range planning and implementation of security engineering, risk operations, and cyber defense. * Champion the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI, to proactively mitigate evolving threats. * Build high-performing, multidisciplinary teams and forge critical partnerships with government, industry, and international stakeholders. * Oversee the statutory DHS Information Security Program to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of national security systems., Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result., All applicants for the DHS Cybersecurity Service participate in a multi-phase assessment process tailored to their career track. Individuals applying to the Executive Track will undergo a structured interview, as detailed below. DHS will guide you through each step of the process via email. Please monitor your inbox regularly to ensure you receive all communications. The Structured Interview This is a one-hour, panel interview with Component leadership. The discussion will focus on: * Your Career: A review of your professional background and experience in cybersecurity. * Technical Expertise: An exploration of your deepest skills in specific cybersecurity specializations, which the DHS Cybersecurity Service refers to as "technical capabilities." You can learn more about these capabilities here. * Leadership Scenarios: You may be asked to respond to work-related scenarios to assess your ability to lead technical talent and manage cybersecurity-focused organizations. To learn about the assessment process for this Executive Track position, visit our portal and read the "Assessment Process" guide., Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing online assessments on the USA HIRE platform, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the online assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the online assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the online assessments. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for online assessments here: http://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire., Note: If you successfully complete the application process and receive a tentative DHS Cybersecurity Service job offer, applicable employment eligibility requirements, including those you must comply with throughout your appointment at DHS, will be communicated to you in writing. Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.(http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify). To learn more about DHS Cybersecurity Service employment eligibility, visit our application portal. Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request Required Documents Help * To complete your application, you will need to submit the following documents. * Resume: Before applying, we strongly recommend visiting our application portal to review the "Resume Tips" guide. This will help you prepare a resume that aligns with the DHS Cybersecurity Service standards. *Please include month and year when documenting your experience. * Political Appointee Documentation (if applicable). Current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee employees must submit the following: * A copy of your applicable SF-50. * A statement detailing your most recent political appointment, including: * Position title * Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee) * Agency * Beginning and ending dates of the appointment