Cybersecurity Support Specialist: Incident Response & Risk

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Agriculture, located in Manhattan, KS, seeks a Cybersecurity Support Specialist to join APHIS MRPBS. You will be the first point of contact for cybersecurity issues and help protect agency assets.

You will receive, log, and categorize incidents, advise users on policies and incident response, and support international travel reviews for cyber threat assessments. The role emphasizes compliance with laws and standards.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship or US National requirement.
• Selective Service registration for males born after 1959.
• Background investigation and fingerprint check required.
• Probationary period of one year.
• Direct Deposit required by federal statute.
• E-Verify employment verification required.
• Continuous Vetting program participation required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for cybersecurity issues for internal and external stakeholders.
• Receive, log, and categorize Tier 1 and Tier 2 incidents related to cyber threats and security concerns.
• Provide guidance on cybersecurity policies, safe computing practices, and incident response procedures.
• Assist with international travel request intake and provide instructions for cyber threat assessments and IT equipment requests.
• Help implement procedural guides for service delivery to division directorates and customers.
• Support the Cybersecurity Program with performance metrics and deliver ad hoc cybersecurity policy training when needed.
• Stay current on laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines affecting international travel within the program.

Job description

U.S. Department of Agriculture, located in Manhattan, KS, seeks a Cybersecurity Support Specialist to join APHIS MRPBS. You will be the first point of contact for cybersecurity issues and help protect agency assets.

You will receive, log, and categorize incidents, advise users on policies and incident response, and support international travel reviews for cyber threat assessments. The role emphasizes compliance with laws and standards.