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USAJOBS · 3 weeks ago

Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (Forensics Analyst/Cyber Defense)

Camp Springs, Maryland, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$142K/yr - $185K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeking an Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (Forensics Analyst/Cyber Defense) to protect the nation from illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. The role involves identifying IT security implications of new technologies, providing technical assistance on digital matters, and ensuring the integrity of digital evidence.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as senior expert and consultant to top agency management officials in order to advise on integrating IT programs with other programs of equivalent scope and complexity

Supports law enforcement missions by collecting, processing, preserving, analyzing, and presenting computer-related evidence in support of criminal, fraud, counterintelligence, or law enforcement investigations

Uses leading technology and industry standard forensic tools and procedures to provide insight into the cause and effect of suspected computer crimes

Planning and delivering customer support services including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, customer assistance, and/or training in response to customer requirements

Ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data

Qualification

Digital forensicsEvidence preservationIncident investigationTechnical assistanceCustomer serviceAttention to detailOral communicationProblem solving

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National to apply for this position

Successfully pass a Background Investigation including financial disclosure

You must pass a drug screening

You must submit resume and supporting documentation

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service

Political appointees may require OPM approval before on-boarding

All applicants must meet the following basic requirements: (Must be supported in Transcripts from an accredited institution, Resume and/or Applicable Certificate)

All applicants must meet the following basic requirements. For all positions, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving

You qualify at the GS-14 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position

Creating a forensically sound duplicate of the evidence (i.e., forensic image) that ensures the original evidence is not unintentionally modified to use for data recovery and analysis processes

Using specialized equipment and techniques to catalog, document, extract, collect, package, and preserve digital evidence

Analyzing digital evidence and investigating computer security incidents to derive useful information in support of system/network vulnerability mitigation