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Developmental- Associate Cybersecurity Specialist

DHS Headquarters
CybersecurityOn-siteFull-timeMultiple Locations$82800 - $108000 Per Year

DHS Headquarters is hiring for the job of Developmental- Associate Cybersecurity Specialist, Multiple Locations (On-site). This is a Cybersecurity job in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $82800 - $108000 Per Year. Review the full details below and apply directly with DHS Headquarters.

Organization: DHS HeadquartersLocation: Multiple LocationsWorkplace: On-siteFocus: CybersecuritySalary: $82800 - $108000 Per YearPosted: Sep 17, 2026
DHS Headquarters is hiring for this Cybersecurity job in Multiple Locations, one of the metros GRC Careers tracks for governance, risk, and compliance hiring.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting for Associate Cybersecurity Specialists in the Developmental Track. These positions are part of the DHS Cybersecurity Service (DHS-CS), a specialized cadre of professionals deployed daily to the front lines of our nation's cyber defense.

Qualifications: DHS Cybersecurity Service employees start at career levels and salaries matching their experience and expertise. Associate Cybersecurity Specialist generally have: 3+ years of cybersecurity work experience: Worked in an entry-level cybersecurity role Identified-and continuing to grow-a primary technical capability; and An interest in continuing to deepen technical expertise

Location and market context

This job is based in Multiple Locations on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to DHS Headquarters's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

About cybersecurity governance jobs

Cybersecurity governance connects security control frameworks to business and regulatory risk, covering policy, risk assessment, and control assurance rather than hands-on operations. Jobs like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, and security risk and control-assurance practices.

How to position yourself for this cybersecurity governance job

Strong candidates emphasize security control frameworks, risk assessment, policy and standards, and translating technical security posture into governance and board-level reporting. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how DHS Headquarters would apply NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, and security risk and control-assurance practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.

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