Federal InfoSec Specialist - IT Security & Risk

US Federal Trade Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Federal Trade Commission seeks an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) at the GS-11 level in the Office of the Commissioner, CIO. The role focuses on security vulnerability assessments, risk mitigation, and supporting investigations related to computer security issues.

The position requires at least one year of specialized federal experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent, plus an advanced degree or two years of graduate study, and emphasizes analytical skills, policy

Qualifications

• One year of qualifying experience at GS-09 level or equivalent.
• Education: Master's degree or two years of progressively higher graduate study.
• Specialized experience includes security research, risk mitigation and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research on security vulnerabilities and threats.
• Support development of recommendations to minimize risks from vulnerabilities.
• Identify and evaluate new security technologies.
• Promote security awareness among management and staff; reflect security in policies.

Skills

InfoSec knowledge

Vulnerability assessment

Threat research

Policy development

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

The US Federal Trade Commission seeks an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) at the GS-11 level in the Office of the Commissioner, CIO. The role focuses on security vulnerability assessments, risk mitigation, and supporting investigations related to computer security issues.

The position requires at least one year of specialized federal experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent, plus an advanced degree or two years of graduate study, and emphasizes analytical skills, policy