Information Security Specialist

Treasury, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) seeks qualified professionals to help safeguard the U.S. financial system by interpreting and applying information security laws and developing robust security postures.

The role emphasizes implementing controls and addressing vulnerabilities to prevent data breaches and protect sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Interpreting and applying information security laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to resolve security issues.
• Developing, implementing, or updating information security policies, procedures, or internal controls to address vulnerabilities.
• Reviewing or investigating security deficiencies, violations, or potential compromises and notifying management.

Skills

InfoSec policy

Security plans

Security investigations

Job description

Become part of the team that safeguards the financial system from the abuses of financial crime. At the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), we are at the forefront in preventing and detecting terrorist financing, money laundering, and other financial crime. Serve at the nation's financial intelligence unit and protect the United States financial system from criminals and terrorist financiers.

Qualifications: You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. Specialized Experience For the GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: - Interpreting and applying information security laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to resolve security issues and ensure the proper handling and protection of classified, sensitive, confidential, or other protected information;AND - Developing, implementing, or updating information security policies, procedures, or internal controls to address security vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security requirements; AND - Reviewing or investigating security deficiencies, violations, or potential compromises of protected information; documenting findings and recommending corrective actions to management; AND At least one of the following: - Developing, implementing, or evaluating security plans and procedures to protect sensitive, confidential, classified, or other protected information during emergencies or operational disruptions; OR - Providing technical security guidance, conducting compliance inspections, or delivering security training on the proper handling and protection of classified, sensitive, confidential, or other protected information.