Senior Security Engineer

Serve as a senior IT cybersecurity specialist responsible for advancing the DHS Intelligence Enterprise cybersecurity posture by applying security engineering best practices across IT networks, systems, applications, and multi-cloud environments.

Provide expert guidance on Zero Trust, AI/ML, cloud security, risk management, security automation, and cybersecurity tools while collaborating with technical teams and advising leadership on security risks, requirements, and strategic improvements., Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement.

Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

1. Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)
2. Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)
3. Name of Federal agency
4. Supervisor name, email, and phone number
5. Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008), If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position.

Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA:

1. Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA.
2. Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include: + Phase 1: Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA. + Phase 2: Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA. + Phase 3: Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire based on the competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this Joint Duty Assignment.

If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination will be made. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.

Department of Homeland Security Headquarters

DHS is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters.

The DHS Joint Duty Program (JDP) is an intra- and inter-departmental program which offers civilian personnel professional and developmental opportunities. Joint Duty Assignments (JDAs) enhance operations and mission execution through unity of effort and collaboration.

The DHS JDP is a human capital program initiative which is managed by OCHCO at DHS headquarters. The DHS JDP’s purpose is two-fold: to encourage and to facilitate assignments of DHS personnel to other DHS components as well as outside agencies. The purpose of JDAs is to gain multi-component, multi-faceted experience focused on cross-cutting DHS and Federal-wide operations to enhance performance of the individual, the organizations, and the Department. JDAs are for a period not to exceed 1 year and do not qualify for Joint Duty credit.

• Must be a current permanent Federal employee
• Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. DHS 250-2 Application Form under “required documents” section.
• Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
• Must have achieved a minimum of “meet expectations/proficiency” on latest performance appraisal/evaluation
• Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. No Temporary Promotion Opportunity, 1. Knowledge of the laws, policies, and regulations of the Information Security/Cybersecurity field such as ICD 503, FISMA Act 2014, NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). 2. Knowledge of Cloud Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security engineering concepts. 3. Knowledge of security engineering industry best practices, methods, principles, and techniques.Knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) - DevSecOps techniques. 4. Knowledge of Zero Trust, Artificial Intelligence, and Cloud Security engineering practices. 5. Knowledge and demonstrated experience in using various cybersecurity techniques, methods, and procedures for assessing the security posture of systems, networks, and data under the authority of the CIO office.

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