Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist

U.S. Trustee Program; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The U.S. Trustee Program is seeking an Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist in a one-year Recent Graduates program. The role supports system analysis, operating systems, software, administration, and customer support, assisting with complex designs as needed.

Telework eligibility is available for this position. The posted salary range is $43,106 to $56,039 per year, and the program emphasizes training and mentorship opportunities for recent graduates under the Graduates hiring path.

Qualifications

• Eligible for RG program if graduated within last two years
• Academic transcript required showing latest degree/certificate
• Foreign education accepted with English evaluation and translation

Responsibilities

• Performs routine IT assignments related to system analysis, software, OS, administration, and customer support.
• Assists higher-graded specialists with planning and analyzing complex designs
• Develops, recommends and installs solutions to ensure availability and reliability of systems

Skills

System analysis

Information technology

Cybersecurity

Customer support

Education

Bachelor's degree or certificate in a qualifying field

Diploma or equivalent within last two years

Tools

Foreign education evaluation

Job description

Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist

• Location: Location Negotiable After Selection

The Recent Graduates (RG) Program is a dynamic, one-year developmental program that promotes careers in the Federal Government. If you have graduated from a qualifying educational institution or certificate program within the last two years, you may be eligible for the RG program which offers paid career development, training and mentorship opportunities

Key Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities for an IT Cybersecurity Specialist generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs a range of routine and recurring information technology assignments related to system analysis, applications software, operating systems, systems administration, and customer support. Assists higher-graded Specialist(s) with planning, coordinating, installing, and analyzing complex system design, hardware and software.

Develops, recommends, and installs solutions and upgrades to ensure availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of all components of the assigned system. Performs corrective or preventative measures to rectify problems and prevent future occurrences. Recognize information systems requirements, and assist with making recommendations for information systems testing strategies, plans, or scenarios.

Observe and assist in integrating information systems subsystems and implements or maintains quality assurance processes. Assist with implementation of cybersecurity programs across platforms and establishes vulnerability reporting criteria.

Requirements & Education

To be eligible for an appointment, you must meet Education requirement A or B. A. Completed all requirements for a diploma, associate, bachelor, master, professional, doctorate, vocational, or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution or career or technical education program (including registered Apprenticeship Programs, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Job Corps, Climate Corps) within the previous two years.OR B.

Was released or discharged from active duty within the previous two years, where the applicant is a veteran who, due to a military service obligation, was precluded from applying for a recent graduate position during any portion of the two-year eligibility period following completion of his/her degree or certificate requirements, provided that not more than six years have transpired since the applicant completed the requirements for a degree or certification.

You must submit an academic transcript from your academic institution showing the date that you most recently completed the academic requirements described above.

*For Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions, click Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs *For Registered State Apprenticeship Programs Information, click State Apprenticeship Programs *For Other Apprenticeship Programs, click Apprenticeship Programs *For Industry-Endorsed Certificate Programs, click Career One Stop Certificate Finder Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Continued from :Additional Information" section: Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to Joel Schielie at [e-mail].

Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Trustee Program, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $43106 – $56039/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-04.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Graduates' hiring path.