DHS Cybersecurity Service (DHS-CS) uses a multi-phase assessment process to qualify applicants seeking employment through the DHS-CS. Given the ever-advancing nature of cybersecurity and the ongoing need for cybersecurity talent, DHS-CS uses "Talent Pools" to pull qualified applicants (i.e., individuals who have successfully completed the multi-phase assessment process for their capability and career track/level) for consideration for these jobs.

This announcement is being used to fill the Cybersecurity Research and Development Talent Pool. By applying to this job announcement, you are opting to be part of the DHS-CS Talent Pool for ongoing consideration for employment for relevant open jobs and will remain eligible for consideration for up to one year from the date of completion.

• Using known information to prioritize research and development activities and set strategic short- and long-term strategic thresholds and objectives to achieve the greatest impact.
• Actively engaging with and supporting others designing, modeling, developing, and creating prototypes of capabilities to enhance cybersecurity infrastructures and detect vulnerabilities in networks, systems, or applications.
• Conducing routine assessments of developed cybersecurity capabilities against specifications and requirements to validate functionality at capability and sub-capability levels.
• Proactively performing routine validations of specifications and requirements for testability and making recommendations based on test results to inform future research planning for DHS or Component offices.
• Building and applying knowledge of networks, systems or applications and evidence-based research results to adopted technologies, especially for emerging technologies and threats.
• Customizing communications on research and development planning and initiatives in support of mitigating any issues compromising DHS or Component security.
• Proactively Identifying and analyzing functional- and security-related features to find opportunities for new capability development and reduce risk.
• Working with HQ and/or Component experts to troubleshoot prototype design and process issues throughout the product design, development, and pre-launch phases assisting others who are less seasoned.
• Collaborating with internal and external DHS stakeholders to identify, develop, and evaluate capabilities for alignment or congruence with existing environment.
• Working with others to develop supporting documentation on research and development procedures applying a disciplined scientific approach in alignment with DHS or Component policies and procedures.