CISA is Hiring: Call to Diligent Defenders of Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is hiring cybersecurity experts, students, and enthusiasts to work towards a robust security workforce and continue its mission of defending against threats and building a more secure and resilient infrastructure for the future.

The positions are open are for enthusiasts, professionals, and freshers who are ready to learn, grow and contribute towards building a powerful cybersecurity infrastructure.

Joining CISA requires research and all the interested candidates can find job openings at CISA that offer multiple options such as hybrid working environment, remote work, and work from the office. With the core value of maintaining ‘People First’ CISA maintains a strong foundation and work culture.

Job openings at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are in the following areas –

1. Cyber policy
2. Architecture and engineering
3. Program and project management
4. Acquisition and budget

CISA is hiring: Positions available based on experience and expertise

There are several job opening available for senior experts, mid-senior experts, and mid-level practitioners at CISA. Senior experts, mid-senior experts, and mid-level practitioners can join for the remote position.

The details and positions based on experience are mentioned below:

1. Senior Experts

• Program Manager
• Positions in DC
• Technical Writers and Editors, ICS Experts, Cloud Forensics Experts.
• $117,518 – $152,771 per year.

2. Mid-Senior Experts

• Positions available are Program Manager, Secure Software Engineers, Data Analysts, IT Specialists, OT Risk Analysts, Systems Architects.
• Pay scale – $84,546 – $129,878 per year.

3. Mid-Senior Expert in Washington DC/ Pensacola, Florida

• The open positions include however are not limited to Partner Engagement Lead, Cyber Operations Planners, Product Managers, Cloud Architect & Identity Access Managers, etc.
• Pay scale – $99,908 – $129,878 per year.

4. Mid-Level Practitioners

• Open positions include Network Hunting Analyst., Cyber Strategist, Customer Experience, Zero Trust Architect, Data Scientist, Malware Reverse Engineering Specialist, etc.
• Pay scale – $49,028 – $109,908 per year.

More details can be found at the spring hiring event. Candidates who are looking for other opportunities can contact CISA at [email protected]. Candidates can also send their resumes to the mentioned email address to see if they fit the bill.

For subscription, candidates can opt for updates from CISA via the following channels –

1. Official website of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency – https://www.cisa.gov/. To reach the career page of CISA, one can directly open – CISA.GOV/CAREERS
2. CISA’s on Twitter – https://twitter.com/CISAgov/status/1636097723307786243
3. CISA on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/CISA/
4. CISA’s LinkedIn page – https://www.linkedin.com/company/cisagov/

CISA is hiring at the Hot Hiring Spring event

Besides the routing hiring process, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is also conducting a hiring event under the hashtag #HotHiringSpring which will be held in May this year.

The event will also include remote and telework opportunities with health and wellness plans and competitive pay.

Moreover, CISA strives to help its workforce have the right work/ life balance. One of the perks of working with CISA is that it offers training reimbursements with other perks. The salaries may differ based on experience, location, skills, etc.

Tests in the hiring process for CISA may require a drug test and may or may not offer reimbursement for relocation depending upon the position and other requirements.

Some of the open positions at the ‘Hot Hiring Spring’ event are as follows:

1. Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) – GS-2210-15

This permanent, full-time position is open to US citizens and those with US allegiance. The salary offered is between $117,518 – $152,771 per annum. It is a remote job opportunity. Duties include, however, are not limited to, the implementation of cybersecurity and privacy policies, directing techniques for detecting host intrusion, and leading teams.

Hiring for this position ends on March 22, 2023

2. Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) – GS-2210-14

This permanent, full-time position have openings in Pensacola and Arlington. It is a work-from-office position that is open to US citizens. The candidate will be required to manage IT projects, interact with customers with a view to fulfilling functional requirements, and bring in technical solutions. The pay ranges between $99,908 – $129,878 per year.

Hiring for this position ends on March 22, 2023

3. IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) – GS-2210-13-14

This is a permanent, full-time, and remote position that may require occasional travel. The work involves developing cybersecurity plans, consulting customers for technical solutions, and providing guidance about the application of information systems, etc. The pay ranges between $84,546 – $129,878 per year.

Hiring for this position ends on March 22, 2023. However, candidates can email CISA any time for open positions that are updated on their website and social media handles.

Applying for jobs at United States Department of Homeland Security

Several other open positions in cybersecurity can be applied for at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Candidates may look for specific profiles by punching in the keyword on the hiring portal and also specify location as shown above.

Their recruiting team can be contacted via email at [email protected]. Some of the open positions are:

1. Physical Embedded and Control Systems Security
2. Secure Network Operations Technical
3. Cybersecurity Threat Analysis – Leaders
4. Digital Forensics
5. Cybersecurity Risk Management and Compliance – Developmental