DHS Launches Hiring Initiative for Vets

Colleagues and Fellow Veterans:

I wanted to share some information from the Department of Homeland Security regarding their veterans cyber hiring pilot.  Cyber security is a growing field with rich employment opportunities in both the private and public sector.

DHS has the lead for the federal government for securing civilian government computer systems, and works with industry and state, local, tribal and territorial governments to secure critical infrastructure and information systems.  Attached is the DHS Cyber Factsheet which provides an overview of DHS’ mission in protecting the nation’s cyber space and our commitment to veterans.  The Factsheet also has a link to the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) portal which provides more information regarding education, training, certifications, and cybersecurity competitions, as well as a page dedicated to veterans (www.niccs.us-cert.gov/home/veterans), providing additional information on benefits and essential job seeking resources.

DHS recognizes that veterans represent a unique pool of candidates due to their proven talent and commitment to public service. They are committed to building the nation’s cyber workforce capacity and supporting our veterans at the same time by enhancing opportunities for veterans to be trained, educated, and hired into this dynamic and fast growing career field.   

V/R

Curtis L. Coy
Deputy Under Secretary for Economic Opportunity
Veterans Benefits Administration
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420

Note:  We apologize in advance if we are unable to respond directly to your questions.

 Please Remember:

·      If you would like to review prior messages sent through this listserv, click http://benefits.va.gov/vow/economic_opportunity.htm.

·      If you would like to research, find, access, and, in time, manage your VA benefits and personal information please visit and/or register at https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits-portal/ebenefits.portal.

·       If you are seeking employment in the federal government, particularly the VA, our VA for Vets high-tech tools, resources, and professional coaching services can help.  Visit online at http://vaforvets.va.gov/Pages/default.aspx or contact a coach at 1-855-824-8387. 

·       If you would like to contact us about your VA education benefits

o   You can send us a secure email that will usually be answered within 48 hours or less. You can also search for answers to frequently asked questions and register to be notified of any updates to the information. This contact method is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can also be utilized worldwide. Click here to enter the "Ask A Question" site or here to review our frequently asked questions.

o   You can call 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551). This line only accepts calls from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM central time Monday – Friday, though you are able to schedule a call back from a Customer Service Representative.