Senior Cybersecurity Executives

Join the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity Service in Springfield, Virginia, for a senior leadership role that shapes the nation’s cyber defense. This on-site position places you at the helm of DHS information security strategy as the Chief Information Security Officer and Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, directing programs across DHS networks. Enjoy a competitive salary range of $190,300 to $257,600 per year, permanent appointment, and the opportunity to lead large, multidisciplinary teams while collaborating with government, industry, and international partners. You will work closely with presidential appointees to advance enterprise cybersecurity initiatives with national impact.

Responsibilities

• As CISO, serve as the principal cybersecurity advisor to the CIO and lead the statutory DHS Information Security Program.
• Design and oversee DHS information security strategy, ensuring compliance with FISMA, Clinger-Cohen, OMB directives, and other federal mandates.
• Direct strategic planning, workforce development, and multi-year IT investments that drive department-wide programs protecting national security.
• As DCISO, support the CISO in executing the security strategy, oversee Headquarters cybersecurity operations, and ensure continuous protection of DHS information assets.
• Advise senior DHS leadership and steer enterprise cybersecurity strategy, policy, risk management, and operations.
• Lead and enhance the DHS information security program to maintain full federal compliance.
• Steer long-range planning and implementation of cybersecurity operations, including security engineering, risk management, and cyber defense.
• Coordinate security programs across DHS components to foster a unified, risk-driven approach.
• Champion the 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 cyber capabilities.
• Ensure 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 information security liaison with external organizations and in key forums.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or national, 18 years of age or older.
• Registered for Selective Service if male.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Successful completion of a drug test and a negative result.
• Compliance with ethics and standards of conduct requirements, including applicable financial disclosure.
• Possible 3-year probationary period.
• Minimum 15+ years of cybersecurity experience and 5+ years in executive leadership.
• Proven ability to lead expansive, high-impact cybersecurity programs at enterprise scale.
• Seasoned executive capable of overseeing national cybersecurity initiatives across multi-level organizations, reporting to presidential appointees.

Technologies

• AI

Overview

• Accepting applications
• Deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET on July 16, 2026
• Location: Springfield, VA
• Work site options: Telework eligible - No; Remote job - No
• Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
• Salary: $190,300 - $257,600 per year
• Pay scale & grade: DL 00; Promotion potential: None
• Work schedule: Full-time
• Travel Required: Occasional travel - about 1 to 5 days a month
• Appointment type: Permanent
• Occupations and job series: 2230 DHS Cybersecurity Specialist (For DHS use only)
• Supervisory status: Yes
• Federal service type: Excepted Service
• Represented by a union: No
• Drug test: Yes
• Security clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information
• Position sensitivity and risk: Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
• Background check type: National security
• Financial disclosure required: Yes

Agency contact information

DHS Cybersecurity Service Talent Team
Email: [email protected]
Address: Cybersecurity Talent Management System, 245 Murray Lane SW, Washington, DC 20528, US