Build an IT or Cybersecurity Career at the Department of Homeland Security
DHS brings together organizations responsible for homeland security, cybersecurity, emergency management, transportation security, border security and related missions.
Visit Official Career SiteRegister as an NER Job SeekerWhy Consider U.S. Department of Homeland Security?
DHS brings together organizations responsible for homeland security, cybersecurity, emergency management, transportation security, border security and related missions.
You do not necessarily need years of professional experience before beginning a federal IT or cybersecurity career. Depending on the position, candidates may qualify through education, certifications, technical training, projects, internships, apprenticeships or relevant experience.
IT & Cybersecurity Career Areas
Cybersecurity
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Information Technology
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Networks & Telecommunications
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Data & Intelligence
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Engineering
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Risk & Security
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Career Development & Entry Opportunities
DHS cyber workforce materials identify occupations including IT Specialists, telecommunications specialists, electrical engineers, program analysts, security and intelligence analysts. Current requirements vary by component and position.
Important: program availability and application periods change. Always check the current official career site and position announcement for eligibility and dates.
Are You New to IT or Cybersecurity?
Do not automatically eliminate yourself because you do not have five or ten years of professional experience.
- College or technical-school education
- Cybersecurity or IT certifications
- Hands-on laboratory work
- Home labs and cyber ranges
- Internships and apprenticeships
- Technical projects
- Practical technology experience
The important question is whether your background meets the requirements of the specific position announcement.
Search Terms to Try
Try several technical terms rather than searching only for “cybersecurity.”
NER Can Help You Prepare
Registered NER job seekers receive access to detailed career resources designed to help move from technical training toward actual employment.
Our registered guide for U.S. Department of Homeland Security walks you through finding positions, understanding announcements, preparing your résumé, identifying technical evidence and submitting a stronger application.
Register as an NER Job SeekerDisclaimer: National Employment Registry is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security or the U.S. Government. Federal employment requirements are determined by the individual position announcement. Always review the official announcement before applying.