Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Summary

The position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. The FBI Laboratory seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to implement technical solutions to lower the risk posture of information and operational technology assets that directly support our forensic and response missions. If you thrive in a challenging and dynamic environment where innovation and excellence are paramount, this is the opportunity for you!

This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Federal employees - Competitive service
  
  Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
• Federal employees - Excepted service
  
  Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
• Internal to an agency
  
  Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  
  Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
• Veterans
  
  Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
• Military spouses
  
  Military spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.
• Individuals with disabilities
  
  Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens.

Duties

• Serve as IT cybersecurity SME over Laboratory Division information technology, operational technology, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) assets.
• Consult on, identify, and support the implementation of technical solutions for Executive Order 14028 requirements and Security Assessment and Authorization (SAA) required security controls.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential cyber threats.
• Monitor network traffic and systems for any suspicious activity and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Perform risk assessments and make recommendations for improving security posture.
• Stay up to date on the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies to continuously improve our security measures.
• Provide training and guidance to other team members on cybersecurity best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security solutions and ensure the integrity of systems and data.
• Participate in incident response and disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Prepare and present reports on security incidents, risks, and compliance to management and clients.
• Advise Unit Leadership as well as stakeholder units and programs within the LD about cybersecurity-related IT purchases related to or included with scientific equipment or in support of division security monitoring.
• Ensure that the LD is in compliance with OCIO requirements (e.g., Authority to Operate) and other IT Security mandates, such as Executive Order 14028 cybersecurity logging/sharing requirements.
• Communicate technical IT concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Oversee day-to-day work of contract IT staff implementing cybersecurity solutions to ensure contract deliverables are met.
• Communicate clearly and thoroughly with LD System Owners, Technical Points of Contact, Program Managers, customers, and management in various technical areas to include infrastructure.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• As a condition of employment, DNA samples are required from all FBI personnel who interact with evidence or federal DNA database samples in Laboratory Division (LD) space or whose work requires them to enter LD examination areas where evidence or DNA database samples are processed or examined as part of the quality control process to detect sample/evidence contamination, in accordance with the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), 75 Federal Register (FR) 68932; 29 C.F.R. 1635.8(b)(6).
• The individual that fills this position will potentially be exposed to situations or information that depicts violent acts, lewd images, or involves isolated working conditions.

Qualifications

GS-14: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Possesses the breadth of experience and knowledge, and recognition in the cybersecurity community, to lead efforts on assigned programs and work independently with minimal oversight from the Government lead.
• Extensive experience in operational cybersecurity accreditation and certification of embedded systems accredited at Secret level and below.
• Extensive understanding of the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) to include current experience in obtaining system accreditation using the NIST RMF.
• Extensive experience preparing recommended IA approval and supporting documents; understands systems engineering processes; and possesses extensive experience in Network Security Architecture.
• Extensive understanding of the DoD standards guiding the development of cybersecurity policy, requirements, integration, engineering, and certification and accreditation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience providing advice and guidance to management and technical personnel on critical cybersecurity technical matters relating to information and operational technology.
• Experience translating conceptual designs and complex mission requirements to implement new solutions or development projects.
• Knowledge of current data network and infrastructure technologies, topologies, security standards, and hardware and software solutions.
• Knowledge of the theory and techniques of project management as applied to IT systems.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for SE at the GS 14 grade level.

Additional information

The salary listed for this position represents the base salary. Applicants are encouraged to visit OPM.gov to find the specific locality pay adjustments that apply to their area. It's important for applicants to familiarize themselves with these adjustments as they can significantly affect the total compensation package offered for this position. For more detailed information regarding locality pay rates, please refer to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website.

Selected applicants may be eligible for up to 20% recruitment incentive. You will be required to sign a 2-year service agreement upon receipt of the recruitment incentive.

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):

• Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)
• The month/year work began
• Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
• Specific duties performed

Key Words: Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Monitoring, Incident Response, Security Assessment and Authorization, Monitor IT network traffic, Monitor IT systems, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection, Cybersecurity training, Risk Assessments, Security Posture, Security Solutions, NIST Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Cybersecurity accreditation, Cybersecurity policy, Executive Order 14028

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.

Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Veterans' preference will be applied.

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:

• Customer Service

• Information Management

• Initiative

• Technology Awareness

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• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  To apply to this position, 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
• Other supporting documents (if applicable):



• College transcripts if qualifying based on education.
• Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information.
• Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees.
• 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.
• How to Apply
  
  To apply for the Senior Cybersecurity Engineer position, please click here.
  
  The official title of this position is IT Specialist.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Mary Arbelo
  
  Email
  
  marbelo@fbi.gov
  
  Address
  
  Federal Bureau of Investigation
  
  935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
  
  Washington, DC 20535
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

To apply to this position, 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

Other supporting documents (if applicable):

• College transcripts if qualifying based on education.
• Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information.
• Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees.
• 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.

How to Apply

To apply for the Senior Cybersecurity Engineer position, please click here.

The official title of this position is IT Specialist.

Agency contact information

Mary Arbelo

Email

marbelo@fbi.gov

Address

Federal Bureau of Investigation

935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20535

US

Next steps

Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request