CISA opens 7 USAJOBS vacancies including cybersecurity technical writer and regional leadership roles
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is accepting applications for seven federal vacancies on USAJOBS, spanning cybersecurity writing, data analysis, emergency communications, foreign investment risk, training, and regional leadership. Most listings close on 6 October 2026; candidates should apply via USAJOBS before the stated deadlines.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, currently has seven open vacancies listed on USAJOBS under agency filter HSCA.
Roles cover operational cybersecurity support, infrastructure risk, emergency communications, and regional leadership.
Several announcements close within days of publication, so applicants should treat the window as short.
Open vacancies (as of 2 October 2026)
- Deputy Regional Director (GS-15), Integrated Operations Division. Locations: Chicago, Illinois; Irving, Texas. Salary: $126,384–$164,301 per year. Open 29 September 2026; closes 6 October 2026. Announcement IOD-ST-13074379-26-AH. Apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/j2026)ob/886642000
- Data Analyst / Operations Research Analyst (GS-11/12), Infrastructure Security Division. Location: Arlington, Virginia. Salary: $85,447–$133,142 per year. Open 29 September 2026; closes 5 October 2026. Announcement ISD-DHA-13071954-26-MYC. Apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/886690200
- Emergency Communications Coordinator (GS-14), Integrated Operations Division (DE hiring path). Locations: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin; location negotiable after selection. Salary: $107,446–$139,684 per year. Open 30 September 2026; closes 6 October 2026. Announcement IOD-DE-13078291-26-LH. Apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/886914900
- Emergency Communications Coordinator (GS-14), Integrated Operations Division (ST hiring path). Same geographic footprint and pay band as the DE announcement above. Open 30 September 2026; closes 6 October 2026. Announcement IOD-ST-13078290-26-LH. Apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/886915000
- Foreign Investment Risk Compliance Monitoring Program Lead (GS-13/14), National Risk Management Center. Location: Arlington, Virginia. Salary: $121,785–$187,093 per year. Open 2 October 2026; closes 6 October 2026. Announcement NRMC-DHA-13070210-26-AJ. Apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/887118700
- Training and Exercise Coordinator (GS-12/13), Integrated Operations Division. Locations: Chicago, Illinois; Boston, Massachusetts; Kansas City, Missouri; Seattle, Washington. Salary: $76,463–$118,204 per year. Open 1 October 2026; closes 6 October 2026. Announcement IOD-ST-13080704-27-LE. Apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/887180700
- Cybersecurity Technical Writer (GS-12/13), Cybersecurity Division. Location: Arlington, Virginia. Salary: $102,415–$158,322 per year. Open 1 October 2026; closes 6 October 2026. Announcement CSD-DHA-13074352-26-LE. Apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/887196900
How to apply
All seven roles are marked accepting applications on USAJOBS.
Candidates must complete the online USAJOBS application and upload the documents each announcement lists under Required Documents.
Packages must arrive by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date shown for that vacancy.
The full filtered list for CISA is at https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?a=HSCA.
For agency context and mission areas, see CISA Careers at https://www.cisa.gov/careers.
Note for applicants
Grade, salary, location, and eligibility rules differ by announcement (including Direct Hire Authority where noted).
Read each job posting in full before applying.
Closing dates above are as displayed on USAJOBS on 2 October 2026 and may change if CISA amends an announcement.
Written by: Cyber Security Team, Ministry of Cyber Affairs