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Capabilities

Skills that Secure the Nation

There are many opportunities for DHS Cybersecurity Service employees to contribute their skills and talents to secure our Nation. Our jobs span 17 different cybersecurity specializations – which we call technical capabilities – across DHS cybersecurity missions and Components.

Our Technical Capabilities

Most employees join the DHS Cybersecurity Service with a primary technical capability, reflecting the majority of their cybersecurity technical expertise and experience. If you are just beginning your cybersecurity career, we will work with you to identify and develop a primary technical capability. Our work also requires core professional and, as applicable, leadership capabilities. Take a look at the technical capabilities below or visit Resources for more information about all DHS Cybersecurity Service capabilities.

Cybersecurity Architecture
Cybersecurity Architecture:

Develop and advise on system and security designs and processes.

In this role, you may use your expertise in:

  • Systems Requirements Analysis
  • Secure Network Design
  • Secure Software Design
  • Secure Systems Development
  • Systems Testing and Evaluation
  • Regulatory Advisory

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Cybersecurity Defensive Operations – Intelligence Collection and Analysis
Cybersecurity Defensive Operations – Intelligence Collection and Analysis:

Protect the Nation from cyber threats and threat actors using your analytic and investigative skills.

In this role, you may use your expertise in:

  • Intelligence Collection
  • Intelligence Analysis

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Cybersecurity Defensive Operations – Planning, Execution, and Analysis
Cybersecurity Defensive Operations – Planning, Execution, and Analysis:

Create and implement the strategies that protect the Nation from cyber attacks.

In this role, you may use your expertise in:

  • Operations Planning and Execution
  • Operations Analysis

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Cybersecurity Engineering
Cybersecurity Engineering:

Build and lead technology solutions.

In this role, you may use your expertise in:

  • Cybersecurity Hardware Engineering
  • Cybersecurity Systems Engineering
  • Secure Software/Application Design
  • Cybersecurity Capability/Solutions Evaluation
  • Cybersecurity Testing and Evaluation

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Cybersecurity Policy
Cybersecurity Policy:

Direct and define the Department's cybersecurity policies.

In this role, you may use your expertise in:

  • Strategic Planning
  • Policy Advisement
  • Cybersecurity Policy Development and Writing
  • Cybersecurity Governance
  • Cybersecurity Legislative Affairs

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Cybersecurity Program Management
Cybersecurity Program Management:

Design, execute, and manage the Department's cybersecurity programs.

In this role, you may use your expertise in:

  • Cybersecurity Program Design
  • Cybersecurity Program Execution
  • Cybersecurity Investment Management

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Cybersecurity Research and Development
Cybersecurity Research and Development:

Serve a critical role through all phases of the R&D lifecycle.

In this role, you may use your expertise in:

  • Cybersecurity Research Planning
  • Cybersecurity Research Development and Delivery
  • Cybersecurity Research Testing and Evaluation

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Cybersecurity Risk Management and Compliance
Cybersecurity Risk Management and Compliance:

Oversee and support the Department's risk assessment, management, and strategy.

In this role, you may use your expertise in:

  • Organizational Risk Strategy
  • Organizational Risk Assessment
  • Organizational Risk Management
  • Policy Interpretation

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Cybersecurity Threat Analysis
Cybersecurity Threat Analysis:

Identify, analyze, and report on cybersecurity threats and threat actors.

In this role, you may use your expertise in:

  • Intelligence Analysis
  • Warning Analysis
  • Threat Assessment

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Data Science
Data Science:

Apply your data collection, analysis, and management skills to strengthen the Nation's cybersecurity.

In this role, you may use your expertise in:

  • Data Collection and Ingestion
  • Data Management
  • Statistical Modeling
  • Data Visualization

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Digital Forensics
Digital Forensics:

Protect, preserve, and support our Nation's digital information.

In this role, you may use your expertise in:

  • Forensic Analysis
  • Cyber Investigation
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Malware Analysis

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Mitigation and Response
Mitigation and Response:

Investigate, analyze, and respond to threats to the Nation's networks, systems, and applications.

In this role, you may use your expertise in:

  • Incident Response and Recovery
  • Network Monitoring and Defense
  • Malware Analysis

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Physical, Embedded, and Control Systems Security
Physical, Embedded, and Control Systems Security:

Protect our Nation's industrial control, physical, and embedded systems.

In this role, you may use your expertise in:

  • Embedded Compute Systems
  • ICS/SCADA
  • Internet of Things
  • Building/Facilities Automation

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Secure Network Operations
Secure Network Operations:

Ensure the usability of the Department's networks and systems.

In this role, you may use your expertise in:

  • Network Engineering
  • Operating Systems
  • Distributed Systems
  • Network Management

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Secure Software Engineering
Secure Software Engineering:

Build, maintain, and oversee critical secure custom software and infrastructure.

In this role, you may use your expertise in:

  • System Design
  • System Testing and Evaluation
  • Developer and Security Operations
  • Code Authoring and Review

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Security System Operations and Maintenance
Security System Operations and Maintenance:

Play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of the Department's systems and devices.

In this role, you may use your expertise in:

  • Security Systems Administration
  • Systems Implementation Knowledge
  • Information Systems Security Monitoring
  • Continuity of Security Operations

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Vulnerability Assessment
Vulnerability Assessment:

Protect the Nation's information technology infrastructure from threats and vulnerabilities.

In this role, you may use your expertise in:

  • Vulnerability Risk Assessment
  • Penetration Testing

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