Cybersecurity State Coordinator

Department of Homeland Security

This announcement is issued under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit for positions for which there is a critical hiring need. Selectee(s) will receive a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and may be required to serve a one-year probationary period. The official title of this position is IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) GS-2210-14.

• The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Cybersecurity State Coordinator assigned within a Region and responsible for a designated District. The Cybersecurity State Coordinator conducts cyber protective visits and provides strategic cyber risk assessments to prepare, protect, and collaborate with owners and operators of critical cyber infrastructure assets. Typical work assignments include, but are not limited to: Building regional and local cybersecurity coalitions to promote information sharing on best practices and lessons learned and promote the resilience of the cyber infrastructure throughout the U.S. and its territories. Developing and promoting collaborative relationships with critical infrastructure owners and operators as well as State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) government to reduce risk and threats to infrastructure, enterprise, communications, and control systems. Coordinating cyber incidents for reporting and supports other cybersecurity assessment programs associated with critical infrastructure. Participating as a presenter in regional local conferences, summits, seminars, and symposia relating to cybersecurity initiatives. Performing security reviews, identifying gaps in security architecture, and developing security risk management plans. Collaborating with critical infrastructure owners, operators, IT security experts, and managers to support organizational cybersecurity objectives. Responsible for enhanced coordination efforts with CISA stakeholders, including communication with other Federal departments and agencies, DHS, CISA divisions, leadership of SLTT, as well as external industry leaders for situational awareness and response on cyber incidents and events. Participating in cybersecurity partnerships with and across critical infrastructure owners and operators and state, local, tribal and territorial government levels. Advising senior management on regional trends and analyses. Assisting in identifying, prioritizing, and coordinating the protection of critical cyber defense infrastructure and key resources.

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