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Senior Cybersecurity Executives
Department of Homeland Security
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Are you ready to lead cybersecurity at the highest level of national security? DHS is seeking visionary executives for the roles of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (DCISO). These are premier leadership positions in the DHS Cybersecurity Service (DHS-CS), responsible for shaping and executing the Departments cybersecurity strategy across one of the worlds most complex and critical networks.
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Summary
Are you ready to lead cybersecurity at the highest level of national security? DHS is seeking visionary executives for the roles of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (DCISO). These are premier leadership positions in the DHS Cybersecurity Service (DHS-CS), responsible for shaping and executing the Departments cybersecurity strategy across one of the worlds most complex and critical networks.
Learn more about this agency
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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 07/16/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 16, 2026
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Springfield, VA
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $190,300 - $257,600 per year
Range reflects typical low and high starting salaries available to employees in most of the U.S. See Additional information: Salary for more info.
Pay scale & grade
DL 00
Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position about 1 to 5 days a month.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number 26-12987659-CBWQ Control number 874989000
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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As CISO, you will be the principal cybersecurity advisor to the CIO, leading the statutory DHS Information Security Program. Youll architect and oversee DHSs information security strategy, ensuring compliance with FISMA, Clinger-Cohen, OMB directives, and other federal mandates. You will direct strategic planning, workforce development, and multi-year IT investments driving department-wide programs that safeguard national security.
As DCISO, youll be the right hand to the CISO executing the Departments security strategy, leading Headquarters cybersecurity operations, and ensuring seamless day-to-day protection of DHSs information assets. You will apply your technical executive leadership expertise to:
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
These positions are in the Executive Track. DHS Cybersecurity Service employees start at career levels and salaries matching their experience and expertise.
DHS Cybersecurity Service employees start at career levels and salaries matching their experience and expertise. To learn more about DHS Cybersecurity Service career tracks and levels, visit our application portal.
Education
Degrees are not required for jobs in the DHS Cybersecurity Service, but DHS is interested in your level of education and the topics you studied. As you submit initial application information, you will be asked questions about your education.
Additional information
Salary: Listed salary ranges reflects typical starting salaries available to employees in most of the United States across applicable career levels. Within the provided range, average salaries vary for each career level.
Senior Cybersecurity Executive: $190,300 - $239,500
In some geographic areas, average starting salaries will be higher because of a local cybersecurity labor market supplement (e.g., metro Washington, D.C. +10%).
Actual salaries of individual employees may be higher or lower than provided figures. For an overview of the salaries available in the DHS Cybersecurity Service, visit Resources.
Benefits: DHS Cybersecurity Service employees receive a range of federal employment benefits designed to support their professional and personal lives. To learn more about benefits, visit our application portal.
More information about the specific benefits available to you will be provided as you progress through the application process.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for a security clearance as a condition of placement in this position. This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.
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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.
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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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All DHS Cybersecurity Service applicants participate in a multi-phase assessment process, which varies by career track. For the Executive Career Track, applicants participate in a two-phase assessment process:
PHASE I: ONLINE ASSESSMENTS
PHASE II: STRUCTURED INTERVIEW
NOTE: Your resume must explicitly outline your cybersecurity experience.
To learn about the assessment process for this Executive Track position, visit our portal and read the "Assessment Process" guide.
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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.
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How to Apply
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To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online questionnaire, required assessments, and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/16/2026 to receive consideration. The application process will follow the bullets outlined below.
Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning online assessments. Note: set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found on the Additional Application Information page that can be located in the application record in your USAJOBS account.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing online assessments on the USA HIRE platform, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the online assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the online assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the online assessments. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for online assessments here: http://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire.
Agency contact information
DHS Cybersecurity Service Talent Team
Email dhscsapplicants@hq.dhs.gov Address Cybersecurity Talent Management System
245 Murray Lane SW
Washington, DC 20528
US
Next steps
The DHS Cybersecurity Service application process is designed to both prioritize fairness to all applicants and identify qualified candidates to join the DHS Cybersecurity Service. Successful applicants proceed through the following steps and will receive notifications as each step is completed: Submit Initial Information
Assessment + Interview
Tentative Job Offer + Background Investigation
Final Job Offer + Start Date
We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information."
Note: If you successfully complete the application process and receive a tentative DHS Cybersecurity Service job offer, applicable employment eligibility requirements, including those you must comply with throughout your appointment at DHS, will be communicated to you in writing.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U. S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U. S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.(http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify).
To learn more about DHS Cybersecurity Service employment eligibility, visit our application portal.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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How to Apply
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To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online questionnaire, required assessments, and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/16/2026 to receive consideration. The application process will follow the bullets outlined below.
Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning online assessments. Note: set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found on the Additional Application Information page that can be located in the application record in your USAJOBS account.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing online assessments on the USA HIRE platform, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the online assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the online assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the online assessments. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for online assessments here: http://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire.
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Agency contact information
DHS Cybersecurity Service Talent Team
Email dhscsapplicants@hq.dhs.gov Address Cybersecurity Talent Management System
245 Murray Lane SW
Washington, DC 20528
US
Next steps
The DHS Cybersecurity Service application process is designed to both prioritize fairness to all applicants and identify qualified candidates to join the DHS Cybersecurity Service. Successful applicants proceed through the following steps and will receive notifications as each step is completed: Submit Initial Information
Assessment + Interview
Tentative Job Offer + Background Investigation
Final Job Offer + Start Date
We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information."
Note: If you successfully complete the application process and receive a tentative DHS Cybersecurity Service job offer, applicable employment eligibility requirements, including those you must comply with throughout your appointment at DHS, will be communicated to you in writing.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U. S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U. S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.(http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify).
To learn more about DHS Cybersecurity Service employment eligibility, visit our application portal.
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
DHS Headquarters
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity Service employees are a diverse, dynamic team working across DHS Components and organizations to protect the Nations information technology infrastructure.
The OCIOs Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO) is undergoing a bold transformation leveraging artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and cutting-edge technologies to identify, manage, and mitigate cyber risk. Our mission is clear: protect the nations information resources, empower the DHS mission, and drive innovation in security engineering, risk operations, and cyber defense.
Every day, DHS Cybersecurity Service employees are on the front line - protecting the systems, networks, and information Americans rely on. To learn more about the DHS cybersecurity mission, visit our application portal.
This is a DHS Cybersecurity Service position in the Executive Track at the Senior Cybersecurity Executive career level.
Agency contact information
DHS Cybersecurity Service Talent Team
Email dhscsapplicants@hq.dhs.gov Address Cybersecurity Talent Management System
245 Murray Lane SW
Washington, DC 20528
US
Summary
Are you ready to lead cybersecurity at the highest level of national security? DHS is seeking visionary executives for the roles of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (DCISO). These are premier leadership positions in the DHS Cybersecurity Service (DHS-CS), responsible for shaping and executing the Departments cybersecurity strategy across one of the worlds most complex and critical networks.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 07/16/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 16, 2026
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Springfield, VA
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $190,300 - $257,600 per year
Range reflects typical low and high starting salaries available to employees in most of the U.S. See Additional information: Salary for more info.
Pay scale & grade
DL 00
Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position about 1 to 5 days a month.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number 26-12987659-CBWQ Control number 874989000
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