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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