Who May Apply

Job Opening: 56385

Open to ALL U.S. Citizens

Opening Date: 08/05/2024

Closing Date: 08/19/2024 11:59 pm (EST)

Questions regarding this opening should be directed to cljenkins@fbi.gov or almcintyre@fbi.gov

Job Summary

Position: Information Systems Security Officer, GS 13

Division: Salt Lake Field Office

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Working Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (hours may vary upon office needs)

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
• Some travel may be required
• Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually
• Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

• Serves as a Field Office (FO) Information Security (INFOSEC) subject-matter-expert (SME), supporting all FO personnel with secure computing and digital management methodologies, working with the Chief Security Officer (CSO), Security Staff and other FO personnel as required to carry out a FO INFOSEC program, or assist in developing and implementing one.
• Conducts discovery of FO Information Systems (ISs), builds and maintains lists of systems, develops security documentation, as required, and prepares data to illustrate risks associated with a system based on environment, mission, security weaknesses and data confidentiality, integrity and availability.
• Ensures system security requirements are addressed in all phases of the IS lifecycle. Participates in planned system designs to ensure implementation of appropriate system security policies, when required.
• Mitigates INFOSEC risks in assigned FO, in accordance with federal and FBI requirements and guidance.
• Leads the FO response to the insider threat, serving as the incident response team lead, providing first response on behalf of FBIHQ risk and/or threat analysis entities, involving malware incidents, data spillages, or other cybersecurity incidents.
• Ensures appropriate reporting, clean up and mitigation, and provides root cause and trend analysis and makes recommendations for prevention and training.

• Communication
• Information Assurance
• Information Systems/Network Security
• Problem Solving/Judgement
• Risk Management
• Systems Life Cycle

• Conducted security-focused analyses of information systems; developing security documentation and utilizing collected data to assess vulnerability and risks, particularly as part of Security Assessment and Authorization (SAA) activities.
• Utilized approved tools to conduct vulnerability and compliance scanning of information systems, analyzed and interpreted results, and made recommendations for correcting or mitigating vulnerabilities.
• Provided security guidance and recommendations on all phases of a system's lifecycle, including policy implementation.
• Responded to a variety of information and cybersecurity related threats and/or situations that can include insider threats, data spillage, or malware incidents.
• Evaluated system and device usage to ensure compliance with current security policies.
• Exhibited skill in oral and written communications, briefing various levels of personnel on information security vulnerabilities and threats; identifying and recommending mitigation strategies.

• CAP- Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) Certified Authorization Professional
• CISSP- Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• GSLC- Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Security Leadership Certification
• CISM- ISACA Certified Leadership Certification

1. Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates
2. A complete assessment questionnaire
3. Other supporting documents (if applicable):

• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
• Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees
• Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information
• Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees
• Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later

• Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
• The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
• As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.
• Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.
• If you are hired, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.
• Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):