Secure Network Operations Technical

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 Secure Network Operations 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 Secure Network Operations opportunities across the Department including supporting several specialized programs at the DHS Office of Strategy Policy and Plans (PLCY) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) DHS Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) and the U.S. Secret Service.

Depending on your career level and role DHS Cybersecurity Service employees in the Technical Career Track with a technical capability in Secure Network Operations will generally apply their expertise to perform a range of tasks including:

• Developing and implementing best practices security guidance and documentation to ensure compliance with DHS or Component information systems (IS) and network policies.
• Scanning computer networks that DHS or Components rely on to access share and store information diagnosing network connectivity issues or addressing network vulnerabilities.
• Installing and maintaining network infrastructure device operating system software (e.g. Windows Linux iPhone Operating System IOS firmware).
• Supporting the implementation of DHS Headquarter (HQ) or Component information security programs policies procedures and tools to optimize asset security and advise on network operations efforts.
• Assessing effectiveness of security controls through testing and maintaining network infrastructures including software and hardware devices.
• Actively monitoring computer network desktop mobile and mainframe operating systems and their applications to include network capacity and performance.
• Engaging with system and network administrators to manage the operation administration and maintenance of networks telecommunication systems linked systems and peripherals.
• Assessing the configuration and optimization of network hubs routers and switches (e.g. higher-level protocols tunneling) in accordance with Departmental or Component policies and best practices supporting the installation and replacement of network hardware.
• Developing and testing new system design procedures and quality standards to integrate new systems into existing architecture.
• Actively engaging with stakeholders across Department or Component providing feedback on network requirements including network architecture and infrastructure when recommending security requirements for minimizing network user risk.

• 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.

DHS Cybersecurity Service employees start at career levels and salaries matching their experience and recruiting for this opportunity DHS may hire employees at higher or lower career levels and associated salaries. This position is in the Technical Track across a range of career levels. Employees in this career track generally:

• Have between 5-15 years of cybersecurity work experience.
• Range from experienced cybersecurity professionals who apply technical expertise and independent judgement to perform cybersecurity work - to - recognized Federal cybersecurity technical authorities with uncommon technical expertise who advise on cybersecurity challenges impacting DHS and the Nation.

DHS Cybersecurity Service employees with a technical capability in Secure Network Operations will generally:

• Understand the installation configuration testing operation maintenance and management of networks and their firewalls including hardware and software which permit the sharing and transmission of all spectrum transmissions of information to support the security of information and information systems.

DHS Cybersecurity Service employees start at career levels and salaries matching their experience and 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. DHS Cybersecurity Service jobs are structured cybersecurity specializations - called technical capabilities. To learn more about technical capabilities visit our application portal.