$106,700 – $214,500
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 30, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
DHS is building a talent pool of cybersecurity professionals for roles in incident response, intrusion detection, and threat mitigation across federal agencies. These positions suit experienced technical professionals who can analyze threats, respond to incidents, and coordinate security operations within a federal environment.
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Skills this role names
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What they ask for
Required
- 5-15 years of cybersecurity work experience
- Understanding of incident handling and NIST guidelines
- Ability to analyze network traffic and identify threats
- Experience with security incident response and coordination
- Capability to work with DHS stakeholders on security operations
Nice to have
- Digital forensics and evidence preservation experience
- Experience with SIEM tools
- Knowledge of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
- Federal cybersecurity experience