Information Technology Specialist

Customs and Border Protection; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks an Information System Security Officer in Riverside, CA. This role supports aviation and maritime law enforcement systems, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Salary ranges from $124,085 to $161,313 per year under GS-13, with responsibilities spanning requirements analysis, security design, and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Consult with customers to evaluate functional requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Define project scope and objectives and conduct system security analyses.
• Lead and coordinate security activities for information systems and security controls.
• Develop and maintain Interconnection Security Agreements and obtain required reviews.
• Oversee incident responses, review logs, and provide remediation recommendations.

Skills

Information security

Risk assessment

Systems security

Customer collaboration

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Customs and Border Protection
• Department: Department of Homeland Security

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations Center (AMOC) located in Riverside, CA. Additional selections may be made to include other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

Key Responsibilities

Join Air and Marine Operations and utilize your skills as a Information System Security Officer, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data for aviation and maritime law enforcement offices. This position starts at a salary of $124,085.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $161,313.00 (GS-13, Step 10).

Typical responsibilities include: Consulting with customers to evaluate functional requirements; translating requirements into technical solutions; defining project scope and objectives; and conducting system security analysis to determine and document appropriate security requirements during the design stage of applications.

Leading and coordinating security activities for information systems, including systems security certification and accreditation, interpretations of security policies, and the design and implementation of security controls and disciplines consistent with DHS policies; assess systems or network vulnerabilities against threats and identify improvements to security plans and policies.

Developing and maintaining Interconnection Security Agreements (ISA) for interconnections between CBP-owned and non-CBP-owned systems; coordinate with appropriate personnel to obtain required reviews and signatures; and ensure routing to the Certification Agent for approval.

Overseeing incident responses by ensuring immediate reporting of security-related incidents to the CBP SOC; investigating security incidents as directed; reviewing audit and forensic logs for unusual activity or insider threats; and providing findings to the Chief Information Security Officer with recommendations for remediation.

Defining the scope and level of detail for security plans and policies; assess new systems design methodologies to improve software quality; leading implementation activities; developing long-range plans for IT security systems; reviewing newly proposed systems, networks, and software designs for potential security risks; and resolving integration issues with the existing infrastructure. GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area.

If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the \"Rest of United States\" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts. CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and to exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity.

Learn more about CBP's mission, core values and careers at https://www.cbp.gov/about

Requirements & Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $124085 – $161313/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-19.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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