# 6 CFR § 158.203: Positions in the DHS-CS

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.203

## Section

- **Citation:** 6 CFR § 158.203
- **Heading:** Positions in the DHS-CS
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 6—Domestic Security > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY > PART 158—CYBERSECURITY TALENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CTMS) > Subpart B—DHS Cybersecurity Service

## Text

(a) Qualified positions. The Secretary or designee designates and establishes qualified positions in the excepted service as the Secretary or designee determines necessary for the most effective execution of the DHS cybersecurity mission.
(b) Designating qualified positions. The Secretary or designee designates qualified positions under the deployment program, described in § 158.701, as part of determining when the Department uses CTMS to recruit and retain individuals possessing CTMS qualifications.
(c) Establishing qualified positions. The Secretary or designee establishes a qualified position under the talent acquisition system, described in § 158.501 of this part, by the appointment of an individual to a qualified position previously designated.

## Nearby sections

- [6 CFR § 158.101 § 158.101 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.101.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.102 § 158.102 Scope of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.102.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.103 § 158.103 Coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.103.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.104 § 158.104 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.104.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.201 § 158.201 Cybersecurity mission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.201.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.202 § 158.202 Cybersecurity Service (DHS-CS).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.202.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.203 § 158.203 Positions in the DHS-CS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.203.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.204 § 158.204 Employees in the DHS-CS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.204.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.205 § 158.205 Assignments in the DHS-CS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.205.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.301 § 158.301 Administering CTMS and Managing the DHS-CS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.301.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.302 § 158.302 Cybersecurity Talent Management Board (CTMB).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.302.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.303 § 158.303 Talent management principles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.303.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.304 § 158.304 Strategic talent priorities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.304.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.305 § 158.305 DHS-CS core values.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.305.md)

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