Physical, Embedded, and Control Systems Security - Leadership with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties 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 Physical, Embedded, and Control Systems Security (PECSS) 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 Physical, Embedded, and Control Systems Security (PECSS) 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) . Depending on your career level and role, DHS Cybersecurity Service employees in the Leadership Career Track, with a technical capability in Physical, Embedded, and Control Systems Security (PECSS), may apply their expertise to perform a range of tasks, including: Overseeing and/or leading Department best practices, security guidance, and/or documentation of "purpose-built interconnected systems," such as industrial control systems (ICS), physical systems, and embedded systems Customizing communications for different levels of leadership and different target audiences regarding designs, protocols, and physical configurations of "purpose-built interconnected systems," such as industrial control systems (ICS), physical systems, and embedded systems; defining and/or implementing comprehensive countermeasures to detect threats and maintain the overall cybersecurity posture of these systems Leading and/or overseeing the development and tracking of technical and nontechnical risk and vulnerability assessments of Information and Operational Technology (IOT) environments, such as ICS/Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)/Distributed Control Systems (DCS), local computing environment, network and infrastructure, enclave boundary, supporting infrastructure, and application Assisting DHS leadership in making strategy or policy decisions for securing and assessing information and IOT environments and influencing and defending policy and program decisions Actively engaging with stakeholders from multiple organizations to monitor and lead the design/build/configure/operate/maintain cycle of interconnected systems, and proactively increasing security situational awareness of, and minimizing risks to, DHS and/or Federal-wide physical or embedded systems and facilities (e.g., heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), telecommunications, wireless technologies Preparing, overseeing, and/or organizing collaborative efforts for assessing effectiveness of security controls through penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, or security architecture review on enterprise network or control systems assets to improve understanding of organizational and/or National cybersecurity risks Collaborating with internal and external DHS stakeholders and/or National experts in the global control systems community to architect and design enterprise cybersecurity solutions and facilitate implementation of security standards Leading a team(s) in cybersecurity risk assessment, automated information sharing, threat analysis, vulnerability management, and network defense to enable holistic, integrated views of security threats to an organization, the Department, or the Nation's security posture Overseeing assignments and projects and providing ongoing guidance and assistance ensuring conformance to applicable technical standards, policies, or procedures Requirements 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 security clearance. Security clearance levels may vary. 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. While many of these positions are considered telework eligible, some individuals must live within 2 hrs driving distance to a DHS SCIF in either Chandler, AZ; Stennis, MS; Idaho Falls, ID; Arlington, VA; Pensacola, FL; Springfield, VA or D.C. Remote work may be available for some positions. Qualifications This position is in the Leadership Track across a range of career levels. Employees in this career track generally: Have between 5-15 years of cybersecurity work experience. Have between 0-5 years of cybersecurity leadership experience. Are capable of serving as a seasoned cybersecurity manager who oversees multiple DHS or Federal cybersecurity programs or DHS organizations, including employees and contract resources, through subordinate managers. DHS Cybersecurity Service employees with a technical capability in Physical, Embedded, and Control Systems Security (PECSS) will generally apply their expertise to: Understand designs, protocols, and physical configurations of purpose-built interconnected systems such as industrial control systems, physical systems, and embedded systems. Define and implement comprehensive countermeasures to detect threats and maintain the overall cybersecurity posture of these systems. 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 Physical, Embedded, and Control Systems Security (PECSS). DHS Cybersecurity Service jobs are structured cybersecurity specializations - called technical capabilities. To learn more about technical capabilities, visit our application portal . DESIRED CERTIFICATION: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) Security+ ISA/IEC Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Specialist DESIRED TOOLS/INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE: Tools: Wireshark, Nmap, Tenable, Defender for IoT, Kali, Cobalt Strike, Splunk Technologies, network infrastructure, boundary protection devices, enterprise LAN/WAN, ICS/SCADA Industries: FCEB Enterprise, SLTT, ICS/OT environments of critical infrastructure sectors Education 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. Additional information Salary: Listed salary ranges reflects typical starting salaries available to employees in most of the United States across applicable career levels. Within the provided range, average salaries vary for each career level. Lead Cybersecurity Specialist: $120,600 - $154,500 Cybersecurity Manager: $139,800- $179,000 Senior Cybersecurity Manager: $163,600 - $203,500 In some geographic areas, average starting salaries will be higher because of a local cybersecurity labor market supplement (e.g., metro Washington, D.C. %). Actual salaries of individual employees may be higher or lower than provided figures. For an overview of the salaries available in the DHS Cybersecurity Service, visit Resources . Benefits: DHS Cybersecurity Service employees receive a range of federal employment benefits designed to support their professional and personal lives. To learn more about benefits, visit our application portal . More information about the specific benefits available to you will be provided as you progress through the application process. 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. 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. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. All DHS Cybersecurity Service (DHS-CS) applicants participate in a multi-phase assessment process, which varies by career track. For the Leadership Career Track, applicants participate in a three-phase assessment process: You must successfully complete each phase to advance to the next phase The total time commitment for the three phases is approximately 5-6 hours (many applicants require less time!) Before each phase, DHS will e-mail you instructions and information to help you prepare. Assessments are time

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