Information Technology Specialist (Infosec)

Join Customs and Border Protection as an IT Specialist, focusing on advanced cybersecurity and system management. This role requires expertise in securing and optimizing critical IT infrastructure, providing vital technical guidance, and ensuring compliance.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Provide expert technical advice and guidance on complex IT issues specific to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) technologies.
• Monitor and evaluate IT security compliance, ensuring adherence to certification and accreditation standards.
• Conduct comprehensive risk and vulnerability assessments, including monitoring for data misuse or spillage, particularly within FISMA systems.
• Implement and manage information systems for program data analysis, tracking, and strategic planning.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• **Experience:** Minimum one (1) year of specialized IT experience applying advanced IT concepts, principles, and practices (equivalent to GS-13/14 federal level).
• **Core Competencies:** Demonstrated proficiency in:

* Attention to Detail * Customer Service * Oral Communication * Problem Solving

• **Technical Skills:**

* Expertise in IT security certification and accreditation standards. * Experience with risk and vulnerability scanning and assessment. * Proficiency in monitoring and implementing information systems for data analysis.

• **Citizenship:** U.S. Citizenship required.
• **Background:** Ability to pass a thorough background investigation.
• **Residency:** Must have physically resided in the U.S. or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years (exceptions may apply).
• **Resume:** Your resume must clearly detail how you meet all stated qualifications. Qualifying paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, is considered.