Senior Security Engineer
Job Location:
Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
1-year reimbursable assignment with the option to extend for 12 months
This opportunity is temporary and does not constitute a permanent full-time position.
DHS Intelligence & Analysis
Senior Security Engineer
Series Requested: 2210
Security Clearance: TS/SCI - CI Poly
Virtual/Remote: No
Only current full-time federal employees are eligible.
Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date.
Supervisory approval form must be signed.
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.
- 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*
- The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.
Qualifications required:
- 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).
- Knowledge of Cloud Architecture Cloud Infrastructure Cloud Security engineering concepts.
- Knowledge of security engineering industry best practices methods principles and of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) - DevSecOps techniques.
- Knowledge of Zero Trust Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Security engineering practices.
- 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.
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:
- Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)
- Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)
- Name of Federal agency
- Supervisor name email and phone number
- Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.
**DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving.
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:
- Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA.
- 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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
