Information Technology Specialist (Information Security)

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; Fort Collins (CO); Remote; USD 126,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service seeks a senior cybersecurity engineer based in Fort Collins, CO. The incumbent participates in administering a program that integrates cybersecurity throughout the IT solution development lifecycle (SDLC) and provides full lifecycle vulnerability assessment for all MRP-ITD IT systems.

Reporting to the Cybersecurity Services Directorate, this role advances secure engineering practices within a federal environment.

Qualifications

• This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Responsibilities

• Participates in cybersecurity throughout the SDLC and provides full lifecycle vulnerability assessment for all MRP-ITD IT systems.
• Serves as a senior engineer within the Cybersecurity Services Directorate.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

The incumbent participates in administering a program that integrates cybersecurity throughout the IT solution development lifecycle (SDLC), provide full lifecycle vulnerability assessment for all MRP-ITD IT systems, and serves as a senior engineer within the Cybersecurity Services Directorate.

Key Responsibilities

The duties may include, but are not limited to:

Requirements & Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $125776 – $163514/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

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