Cybersecurity Engineering - Technical
US Department of Homeland SecurityRole Overview
US Department of Homeland Security is hiring a mid-level Cybersecurity Engineering - Technical. This is a full-time role in Washington. posted 5 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job description
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting professionals to support a range of technical roles in Cybersecurity Engineering, including Cybersecurity Engineer, Information Security Analyst, Network Engineer, and Lead Software Developer. All positions are in the DHS Cybersecurity Service.
Qualifications:DHS Cybersecurity Service employees start at career levels and salaries matching their experience and expertise. In recruiting for this opportunity, DHS may hire employees at higher or lower career levels and associated salaries. This position is in the Technical Track across a range of career levels. Employees in this career track generally:
- Have between 5-15 years of cybersecurity work experience.
- Range from experienced cybersecurity professionals who apply technical expertise and independent judgement to perform cybersecurity work - to - recognized Federal cybersecurity technical authorities with uncommon technical expertise who advise on cybersecurity challenges impacting DHS and the Nation.
DHS Cybersecurity Service employees with a technical capability in Cybersecurity Engineering will generally apply their expertise to:
- Conduct software, hardware, and systems engineering to develop new and refine/enhance existing technical capabilities, ensuring full integration with security objectives, principles, and processes
- Build practical solutions in full consideration of lifecycle of costs, acquisitions, program and projects, management, and budget
- Identify engineering requirements for, and ensure interoperability of, internal and external systems
- Demonstrate strategic risk understanding, considering impact of security breaches or vulnerabilities in every aspect of the engineering process.
- Stay current on emerging technologies, and their applications to current and emerging business processes (e.g., cloud, mobile) to identify and recommend methods for incorporating promising technologies to meet organizational cybersecurity requirements.
DHS Cybersecurity Service employees start at career levels and salaries matching their experience and expertise. In recruiting for this opportunity, DHS may hire employees at higher or lower career levels and associated salaries. To learn more about DHS Cybersecurity Service career tracks and levels, visit our application portal.
This position is focused on Cybersecurity Engineering.
DHS Cybersecurity Service jobs are structured cybersecurity specializations - called technical capabilities. To learn more about technical capabilities, 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.Employment Type: OTHER
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How do I apply for the Cybersecurity Engineering - Technical position at US Department of Homeland Security?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to US Department of Homeland Security. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Cybersecurity Engineering - Technical position at US Department of Homeland Security located?
This position is based in Washington. US Department of Homeland Security has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Cybersecurity Engineering - Technical at US Department of Homeland Security earn?
US Department of Homeland Security has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Cybersecurity Engineering - Technical role at US Department of Homeland Security posted?
This role was posted on July 6, 2026 (5 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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