Information Security Specialist

US-Treasury,-Financial-Crimes-Enforcement-Networ; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

FinCEN, part of the U.S. Treasury, seeks a GS-13 information security specialist to safeguard the financial system from abuses of financial crime. You will interpret laws, develop policies, and investigate security deficiencies to protect classified and sensitive information from threats.

The role requires one year of GS-12 level experience and work in a security-conscious environment in Vienna, VA. Applicants will address emergencies and contribute to internal controls to prevent breaches and

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level in information security.
• Interpreting and applying information security laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to protect information.
• Developing or updating information security policies or internal controls to address vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security requirements.
• Reviewing security deficiencies, violations, or potential compromises of protected information and recommending corrective actions.
• Developing, implementing, or evaluating security plans and procedures to protect sensitive information during emergencies or disruptions.
• Providing technical security guidance, conducting compliance inspections, or delivering security training on handling protected information.

Skills

Information security

Policy development

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.

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.

• 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.