Transportation Security Inspector - Cyber

Transportation Security Inspector - Cyber

This Transportation Security Inspector - Cyber position is located at Security Operations, Surface Operations, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides technical expertise and support for criminal investigations related to alleged or suspected security threats and violation(s). Leads security assessments to identify unusual trends or actions that have the potential for developing into major security/safety problem(s) or violation(s).
• Performs comprehensive cybersecurity assessments utilizing the Cyber Security Evaluation Tool (CSET). Provides relevant training and education on utilizing this resource.
• Conducts inquiries and/or investigates surface transportation and pipeline security incidents, threats, violations or potential violations and other incidents as defined by the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS), or as directed by the respective Headquarters Directorate or appropriate authority.
• Prepares written reports to document regulatory and structured oversight (assessment) activities.
• Serves as an expert advisor/point of contact for surface transportation operations. Provides technical support for regulatory activities and monitors outreach programs within the pipeline, freight and passenger rail sectors.
• Develops or coordinates surface transportation security initiatives across the nation's pipeline transportation system that focus on cybersecurity training, community outreach, security planning, intelligence and information sharing, security exercises, and operational detection and deterrence.
• Collaborates with other federal departments/agencies, the private sector, and other stakeholders to ensure that pipeline and freight and passenger rail cybersecurity risks are effectively managed, critical networks are protected, vulnerabilities are mitigated, cybersecurity threats are reduced and countered, and incidents are responded to in a timely and effective way.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts all activities necessary for stakeholder engagement. Leads supporting efforts in the implementation of pipeline and rail cyber measures that protect information technology and operational technology systems, including industry controls systems and other critical assets by safeguarding their confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Based on direction provided by Supervisory Transportation Security Inspector (STSI), Regional Operations Director (ROD) and or Regional Security Director (RSD), inputs data pertinent to incidents, inspections, investigations, assessments, training, exercises and outreaches into approved databases.
• Leads and/or participates in surface transportation related assessments to ensure the integrity of the applicable surface transportation security systems.
• Inspects and validates security processes, procedures, systems and equipment in connection with compliance inspections and vulnerability assessments. Conducts assessments to evaluate and analyze security posture and compliance.