Information Technology Specialist (Start ASAP)

About FBI

Established in 1908, the FBI serves as an intelligence and security service agency to protect the U.S. from terrorist attacks, cyber operations, foreign intelligence, and cybercriminal activity, and to combat public corruption at all levels. FBI’s history is quite long and it starts with the establishment of the National Bureau of Criminal Identification in 1896. The bureau provided agencies across the country with appropriate information to find and identify known criminals. 

Your Role

• 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 overall information system and device usage comply with Federal, Department of Justice, and FBI IT security policy, procedures, directives, and guidelines.

Training, Development & Rotations

Opportunity to attend specialized training programs and obtain certifications. Training is essential for the FBI to achieve its strategic goals. It is the basis for the success of each individual employee, from Special Agents to analysts, and for the FBI as a whole. As threats based on terrorism and technology increase, the FBI must prepare its employees to meet these threats by providing high-quality training.

Salary & Benefits

The estimated salary for this role ranges from $84,546 to $109,908 per year. FBI offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to foster the health, happiness, and satisfaction of its employees.

• Federal Health Insurance Programs.
• Federal Employees Dental/Vision Insurance.
• Federal Employees Group Life Insurance.
• Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Special Agents Mutual Benefit Association.
• SAMBA Employee Benevolent Fund.

Career Progression

Limitless opportunities to gain experience and exposure within a variety of divisions, offices, and functions through permanent or temporary assignments.

Work-Life Balance

Most jobs require 40 hours per week. The work environment at the FBI is quite supportive and motivating as the agency needs to encourage its employees at every phase. It works on a core strategy of respect, leadership, accountability, compassion, transparency, integrity, and obedience to the Constitution. 

Culture & Vibe

Managing an organization as large as the FBI is quite a challenging task and that’s why the employees can expect a bit of discipline in every department. Also, diversity is something extremely prevalent in the organization as it needs to address all types of people coming from different cultural backgrounds.

About You

• Must be a current, permanent FBI employee.
• Must be able to obtain an SCI clearance.
• Some travel may be required.
• Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Exhibited skill in oral and written communications, briefing various levels of personnel on information security vulnerabilities and threats; identifying and recommending mitigation strategies.

How to Apply

• Interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes: Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates; A complete assessment questionnaire; College transcripts.
• To apply for this position, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page.

• fbi.gov/FBI-Benefits, Career Progression, Work-Life Balance
• archives.fbi.gov/FBI-Training & Development