Senior Cybersecurity Executives
Department of Homeland Security
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 Department’s cybersecurity strategy across one of the world’s most complex and critical networks.
Duties
- As CISO, you will be the principal cybersecurity advisor to the CIO, leading the statutory DHS Information Security Program.
- You'll architect and oversee DHS's 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, you'll be the right hand to the CISO executing the Department's security strategy, leading Headquarters cybersecurity operations, and ensuring seamless day-to-day protection of DHS's information assets.
- You will apply your technical executive leadership expertise to: Advise senior DHS leadership and drive enterprise cybersecurity strategy, policy, risk management, and operations.
- Lead and enhance the DHS information security program, ensuring full compliance with federal requirements.
- Direct long-range planning and implementation of cybersecurity operations-including security engineering, risk management, and cyber defense.
- Integrate and align security programs across DHS components, fostering a unified, risk-driven approach.
- Champion adoption of emerging technologies, including AI, to stay ahead of evolving threats.
- Build, inspire, and lead large multidisciplinary teams, promoting innovation and operational excellence.
- Forge partnerships with government, industry, and international stakeholders to expand DHS's cyber capabilities.
- Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of DHS information systems supporting national security.
- Communicate and implement strategic plans, priorities, and initiatives across the Department.
- Represent DHS as the principal liaison for information security with external organizations and in key forums.
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.
Required Documents
- To help you prepare your resume before applying to the DHS Cybersecurity Service, visit our application portal and read the "Resume Tips" guide.
- If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the online assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here.
- If you are a current or former political
- Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee please submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:- Position title- Type of appointment (Schedule A,
- Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee)- Agency- Beginning and ending dates of appointment
About this role
The Senior Cybersecurity Executives position and is based in Springfield, Virginia. Are you ready to lead cybersecurity at the highest level of national security?.
Day to day, the work involves as CISO, you will be the principal cybersecurity advisor to the CIO, leading the statutory DHS Information Security Program. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal information technology experience this Senior Cybersecurity Executives position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Senior Cybersecurity Executives position in Springfield, Virginia, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
Competitiveness for this Senior Cybersecurity Executives role depends mainly on how closely applicants match the stated qualifications. Based in Springfield, Virginia, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.