Hiring Agency: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Department:
Department of Homeland Security
Hiring Path: Fed Competitive
Number of Openings: 1
Security Clearance:
Sensitive Compartmented Information
This position is located within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Integrated Operations Division (IOD), in Arlington, VA. IOD coordinates, collaborates, and executes CISA's operational activities to ensure seamless support and expedited response to critical needs.
Key Responsibilities:
The Associate Director for CISA Central serves as the executive agent related to the distribution and coordination of watch and warning functions for the agency. These duties include, but are not limited to, improving the nation's capability and capacity to detect, prevent, respond and mitigate disruptions to physical, cyber and communications infrastructure.
Additional duties include, but are not limited to: Acquires necessary resources, including financial resources, to conduct an effective enterprise continuity of operations program. Advises senior management on cost/benefit analysis of information security programs, policies, processes, systems, and elements. Supervises or manages protective or corrective measures when a cybersecurity incident or vulnerability is discovered.
Provides situational awareness through the collection, maintenance and sharing of information related to threats. Supports the Assistant Director for Integrated Operations in the development, implementation and management of the IOD strategic and annual operating plans. Assesses and guides efforts of supporting activities, including contractors and personnel detailed to Operations from other DHS organizations and other government agencies.
Requirements & Education Education may not be substituted for experience. You must meet the qualification requirements specified in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement.
Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $151661 – $228000/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible? This position is eligible for telework.
What security clearance is required? This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-11-03.
Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
