INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY OFFICER (ISSO), 2210

This position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze., The incumbent serves as the subject matter expert supporting all field office personnel with secure computing and digital management methodologies. They work with security staff and other field office personnel to carry out the information security (INFOSEC) program within the office. The incumbent must stay abreast of information technology security and ensure all personnel are briefed on vulnerabilities. The ISSO builds and maintains lists of systems and develops security documentation. They ensure system security requirements are addressed in all phases of the lifecycle of the system(s). The incumbent leads the field office response to insider threats, serving as the Team Lead for incident responses., * 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.

• Leads the FO response to the insider threat, serving as the incident response team lead, providing first response on behalf of FBIHQ risks and/or threat analysis entities, involving malware incidents, data spillages, or other cybersecurity incidents.

• Ensures appropriate reporting, clean up and mitigation, and provides root cause and trend analysis and makes recommendations for prevention and training., GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Conduct security-focused analyses of information systems; developing security documentation and utilizing collected data to assess vulnerability and risks, particularly as part of Security Assessment and Authorization (SAA) activities.

• Utilized approved tools to conduct vulnerability and compliance scanning of information systems.

• Provided security-related contributions to all phases of a system's lifecycle, including policy implementation.

• Responded to a variety of information and cybersecurity related threats and/or situations that can include insider threats, data spillage, or malware incidents.

• Evaluated system and device usage to ensure compliance with current security policies.

• Communicated information orally and in writing to a wide variety of technical and non-technical personnel., * College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement

• Former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG). Actions such as promotion, within grade increase, or reassignment actions must be submitted as your most recent SF 50.

• 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

• Memorandum for Record (MFR): 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:

• 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, * The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.
• If you are selected, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.

• Communication
• Information Assurance
• Information Systems / Network Security
• Problem Solving / Judgement
• Risk Management
• System Life Cycle, * CAP - Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) Certified Authorization Professional
• CISSP - Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• GSLC - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Security Leadership Certification
• CISM - ISACA Certified Leadership Certification

Education

Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at the GS-11 level.

The Bureau matches your dedication with a commitment to professional growth, a supportive work environment, and a robust benefits package that prioritizes you. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy comprehensive health and life insurance benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, and federal holidays. For more details about benefits available to all federal employees, visit the Office of Personnel Management's .