Information Technology Specialist

Customs and Border Protection•Riverside, CA

5d•$124,085 - $161,313•Onsite

About The Position

This Information Technology Specialist position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine Operations Center (AMOC), in Riverside, California. The role serves as an Information System Security Officer, protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data used by aviation and maritime law enforcement offices. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions or units at the listed duty location(s). The position leads information-system security activities, including security certification and accreditation, interpretation of security policies, and the design and implementation of controls consistent with DHS policies. It evaluates system and network vulnerabilities, develops security plans and policies, supports incident response, and reviews proposed systems and software for security risks. The position also develops and maintains Interconnection Security Agreements for connections between CBP and non-CBP systems. The salary range is $124,085 to $161,313 (GS-13, Steps 1–10). The position may require a Secret or higher security clearance. It is not covered by a bargaining unit.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, including oversight of FISMA system security compliance across the system life cycle; security certification and accreditation; implementation of security controls under DHS and CBP policies; and approval of FISMA system-boundary change requests.
Specialized experience developing and maintaining Interconnection Security Agreements for CBP and non-CBP system connections and coordinating reviews, signatures, and approval routing.
Specialized experience coordinating security incident response, including reporting incidents to the CBP Security Operations Center, investigating incidents as directed, and reporting findings to the Chief Information Security Officer.
Specialized experience accessing and handling classified information for cybersecurity operations, including monitoring cyber intelligence, supporting classified data-spill response, and coordinating with enterprise security operations centers as appropriate.
Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by 10/19/2026 if a current federal employee.
Meet the residency requirement if not currently employed by CBP: physical residence in the United States or its protectorates for at least three of the previous five years, unless an exception applies.
Meet pre-employment requirements, including any required background investigation and drug testing; a Secret or higher security clearance may be required.
Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
All pre-employment processes are conducted in English.

Responsibilities

Consult with customers to evaluate functional requirements, translate requirements into technical solutions, define project scope and objectives, and determine and document security requirements during application design.
Lead and coordinate information-system security activities, including certification and accreditation, policy interpretation, and design and implementation of security controls consistent with DHS policies.
Assess system and network vulnerabilities against threats and identify improvements to security plans and policies.
Develop and maintain Interconnection Security Agreements for connections between CBP-owned and non-CBP-owned systems; coordinate reviews and signatures and route agreements to the Certification Agent for approval.
Oversee security incident response by ensuring immediate reporting to the CBP Security Operations Center, investigating incidents as directed, reviewing audit and forensic logs for unusual activity or insider threats, and providing findings and remediation recommendations to the Chief Information Security Officer.
Define the scope and detail of security plans and policies; assess system-design methodologies; lead implementation activities; and develop long-range plans for IT security systems.
Review proposed systems, networks, and software designs for security risks and resolve integration issues with existing infrastructure.