IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency · Department of Homeland Security

📍 Multiple Locations 💰 $63795 – $99404/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Department: Department of Homeland Security
Location: Multiple Locations
Salary: $63795 – $99404/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: Many
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Other
Date Posted: 2026-08-31
Application Deadline: 2026-09-04

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Job Summary

This announcement is issued under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit for positions for which there is a critical hiring need. Selectee(s) will receive a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and may be required to serve a one year probationary period.

Key Responsibilities

This is a shared job announcement across the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, with multiple participating divisions. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

These divisions include, but are not limited to: Cybersecurity Division (CSD) Emergency Communications Division (ECD) Infrastructure Security Division (ISD) Integrated Operations Division (IOD) National Risk Management Center (NRMC) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Office of the Chief Operations Support Officer (OCOSO) Stakeholder Engagement Division (SED) Typical work assignments at the GS-11 include, but are not limited to: Participating in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies.

Assessing security events to determine impact and implementing corrective actions. Conduct risk analysis, feasibility study, and/or trade-off analysis to develop, document, and refine functional requirements and specifications. Typical work assignments at the GS-12 include, but are not limited to: Applying IT-related laws and policies and provides IT-related guidance throughout the total acquisition life cycle.

Ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools. Identifying and ensuring that supply chain, system, network, performance, and cybersecurity requirements are included in contract language and delivered.

Requirements & Education

No Educational Substitution: There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level. You must meet the qualifications listed in the "Requirements" section of this announcement.

Contact

earlycareerandfellowship@cisa.dhs.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $63795 – $99404/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-04.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.