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Department Summary:
The explosion and complexity of cybersecurity problems facing organizations requires innovative approaches which the Homeland Security Center (HLSC) is leading through the development and application of new methods, technologies, and techniques. Our mission-driven team works directly with MITRE’s government and industry homeland security sponsors to improve industrial control system cybersecurity across government organizations and critical infrastructure providers. We’re seeking cyber defenders with expertise and innovative ideas in Operational Technology (OT)/ICS SCADA/IOT with an interest in integrated security operations (IT, OT and Physical), threat-informed cyber defense, cyber resiliency, adversary emulation, threat hunting, cyber deception, forensics analysis, and/or safety-critical systems.
The HLSC Homeland Security Enterprise (HSE) Division, Cybersecurity Capabilities Department is seeking a Group Leader who will be responsible for first line supervision of staff members in a Operational Technology Security Group. The Department provides operational technology cybersecurity support to the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Department of Energy, and to critical infrastructure sector entities.
As a Group Leader, you will work with the Department Manager to define the strategic direction of the Department, identify technical capability development opportunities, shape the Department’s evolution, and identify/shape business opportunities with the Department’s varied sponsor base. You will focus on hiring, staff development, coaching, mentoring, and supervising assigned staff.
A successful candidate will have the following attributes:
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Group Leader will have the job responsibilities described below.
Department and Team Engagement:
Recruiting and Hiring:
External and Internal Engagement:
Project/Task Leadership
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
Fitness - DHS
This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
None
Work Location Type:
Hybrid
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