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Regional Chief of Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency · Posted 12 days ago
Hybrid Oakland, CA $126K – $164K Apply by Sep 9, 2026 Information Technology Management ENTJINTJINTPISTJ
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This announcement is issued under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit for positions for which there is a critical hiring need. Selectee(s) will receive a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and may be required to serve a one year probationary period. The official title of this position is Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) GS-2210-15.
What You'll Do
- →The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Regional Chief of Cybersecurity for a CISA Region leading a cadre of Cybersecurity IT Specialists performing operational cybersecurity work to defend cyber infrastructure and architecture assets.
- →Typical work assignments include, but are not limited to: Coordinating partner outreach and support through Federal and State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) government, and critical infrastructure relationships; aligning resources and milestones to DHS/CISA/IOD goals.
- →Analyzing results from subordinate-led engagements to develop multi-regional strategies; and communicates CISA cybersecurity initiatives and capabilities through briefings, conferences, and public speaking.
- →Conducting and overseeing cyber protective visits and strategic cyber risk assessments.
- →Developing cybersecurity operational analysis and planning (e.g., regional annual operations planning).
- →Advising senior leadership on strategic cybersecurity issues and risk reduction.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S. citizen.
- ✓Selective Service - Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service, see http://www.sss.gov/ All Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
- ✓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.
- ✓You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
- ✓This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
- ✓This position may be designated as essential personnel.
- ✓Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding.
- ✓Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable).
- ✓This position has been identified as a drug testing designated position (TDP) for purposes of the CISA's Drug-Free Workplace Program.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a drug test to screen for illicit/illegal drug use prior to receiving a final offer of employment.
- ✓A final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result.
- ✓After appointment, you may be subject to periodic random drug testing.
- ✓The selectee must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Personality Fit
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