Information Technology Specialist (Information Security)
About The Position
This position serves as a Cybersecurity Operations Specialist. Responsibilities include performing cyber incident response activities, leading internal security audits, providing security architecture reviews, conducting cyber risk assessments for international travel, and assisting with cybersecurity policy creation. The position is supervised by the Cyber Operations Branch Chief. The specialist oversees cybersecurity risk assessments for international travel requests and determines whether IT equipment may be taken overseas to support the mission. The role collaborates with the International Services Division to keep travel requirements current and aligned with mission needs. It also creates and updates cybersecurity policies, advises the Mission Area on cyber-related policy questions, and improves the effectiveness and efficiency of the Cybersecurity Program using internal and Department-mandated performance metrics. The position coordinates investigations across Cyber branches, strengthens incident response reporting, and provides status updates to Cyber leadership throughout investigations. It also builds partnerships with other ITD Directorates and teams to promote cross-functional teamwork and cybersecurity and privacy best practices.
Requirements
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level.
- Experience reviewing files for malicious content related to anomalous activity or industry ransomware attacks to validate data security.
- Experience performing cyber and privacy incident response activities and coordinating investigations with an agency Security Operations Center through each stage.
- Experience conducting cyber risk assessments related to foreign travel and making equipment approval determinations.
- Experience leading security awareness training and/or creating training material on various cyber threats.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
- Individuals born male after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
- Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
- Must successfully complete a one-year probationary period unless previously served.
- Must pass E-Verify employment verification.
- Must enroll in Continuous Vetting.
- No education substitution is available for the GS-13 level, and the position has no education qualification requirement.
Responsibilities
- Oversee cybersecurity risk assessments for international travel requests and determine whether IT equipment may be taken overseas to support the mission.
- Collaborate with the International Services Division to maintain current international travel requirements aligned with mission needs.
- Create and update cybersecurity policies to address vulnerabilities and advise the Mission Area on cyber-related policy questions.
- Optimize the Cybersecurity Program using internal and Department-mandated performance metrics.
- Coordinate investigations across Cyber branches, improve incident response reporting capabilities, and provide status reports to Cyber leadership throughout investigations.
- Build partnerships with other ITD Directorates and teams and foster cross-functional teamwork to apply cybersecurity and privacy best practices.
- Perform cyber incident response activities, lead internal security audits, and provide security architecture reviews.
- Lead security awareness training and/or create training materials on cyber threats.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; employees and their families have access to a range of benefits. Specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
