Cybersecurity Support Specialist: Incident Response & Travel Risk

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Agriculture (APHIS, MRPBS) seeks a Cybersecurity Support Specialist to respond to incidents, perform risk assessments for international travel, and help protect organizational assets through policy guidance and incident response procedures.

The role involves coordinating cybersecurity activities, staying current with laws and guidelines, and supporting division programs with effective cybersecurity practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Background investigation and/or fingerprint check required.
• Successful completion of a one-year probationary period.
• Direct Deposit is required for federal payroll.
• Must pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Enrollment in Continuous Vetting program is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders seeking cybersecurity assistance.
• Receive, log, and categorize Tier 1 and Tier 2 cybersecurity incidents.
• Provide guidance on cybersecurity policies, safe computing, and incident response procedures.
• Process international travel requests and provide instructions for cyber threat assessments and IT equipment requests.
• Implement procedural guides for the receipt of delivered services for division directorates and customers.
• Support the Cybersecurity Program using performance metrics and provide policy training as needed.
• Stay informed on applicable laws, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines affecting international travel within MRP.

Job description

U.S. Department of Agriculture (APHIS, MRPBS) seeks a Cybersecurity Support Specialist to respond to incidents, perform risk assessments for international travel, and help protect organizational assets through policy guidance and incident response procedures.

The role involves coordinating cybersecurity activities, staying current with laws and guidelines, and supporting division programs with effective cybersecurity practices across the organization.