IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

This position seeks a skilled IT professional to manage and secure critical information systems within a federal environment. You will be instrumental in protecting IT assets and ensuring compliance with stringent security protocols. **Key Responsibilities:** * Develop, implement, and coordinate activities for IT system protection and restoration. * Monitor and evaluate IT systems for compliance with security requirements. * Provide expert advice and guidance on IT security policies and procedures for network systems. * Ensure the proper protection and handling of evidence in computer crime investigations. **Required Qualifications:** * **Experience:** Minimum of one year of specialized IT experience equivalent to the GS-12 level, with a focus on IT security, network operations, or computer forensics. * **Security Clearance:** Must possess an active Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance and be able to access a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). * **Technical Expertise:** * Methods for evaluating, implementing, and disseminating IT security tools and procedures. * IT security certification and accreditation requirements. * Network operations and protocols. * Computer forensics principles. * **Core Competencies:** Demonstrated proficiency in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem-solving. * **Federal Applicants:** Current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12 level (or equivalent) to be eligible for the GS-13 position.