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Cybersecurity Defensive Operations - Leadership
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security AgencyWashington, DC · Management
$123,600 – $207,500
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 1, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is a leadership role within DHS's cybersecurity team, managing teams that defend federal systems against cyber threats. The position suits experienced cybersecurity professionals ready to step into management, overseeing operations, intelligence analysis, and strategy across multiple federal agencies.
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What they ask for
Required
- 5–15 years of cybersecurity work experience
- 0–5 years of cybersecurity leadership experience
- Ability to oversee multiple cybersecurity programs or DHS organizations including employees and contractors
- Knowledge of national cyber operation policies and directives (DoD Directive 3600.1, DCIDs, NSPDs, HSPDs)
- Experience managing cyber defense teams and executing cyberattack lifecycle operations
- Experience with security monitoring, threat remediation, and containment processes