Information Technology Specialist (InfoSec)

US Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers; Glynco (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) in Georgia seeks a cybersecurity professional to join its IT Non-Sensitive, Moderate Risk IT workforce. You will apply competencies including attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving to protect government information.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, security planning, monitoring, and incident response to safeguard federal systems and data.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-12 or equivalent in cybersecurity.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and mitigating vulnerabilities.
• Developed, reviewed and maintained security plans and related documentation.
• Led continuous monitoring and incident response activities for enterprise information systems.
• Provided cybersecurity oversight and policy recommendations to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Ensure information systems compliance with federal cybersecurity laws and frameworks.
• Conduct technical risk assessments and recommend mitigations.
• Develop and maintain security plans, authorization packages, and related documentation.
• Lead continuous monitoring and incident response for enterprise information systems.
• Provide technical security oversight and policy guidance to leadership.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions. We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges.

An incentive may be authorized. See additional info section.

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

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Specialized Experience:

You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as:

• Ensured information systems complied with federal cybersecurity laws, policies, and frameworks, including FISMA and NIST, to protect government IT systems and safeguard personal, private, controlled unclassified, proprietary, Privacy Act, and FOIA-exempt information from unauthorized disclosure.
• Conducted technical risk assessments for Moderate Risk systems, identified vulnerabilities, analyzed potential impacts to individuals and business entities, and recommended mitigation strategies while working independently with periodic supervisory review.
• Developed, reviewed, and maintained security plans, authorization packages, and related cybersecurity documentation. Applied sound judgment when assessing security controls, recommending alternatives, and supporting implementation under higher-level review.
• Led and coordinated continuous monitoring and incident response activities for enterprise information systems. Analyzed complex security events, vulnerabilities, and cyber threats; assessed impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability; and coordinated mitigation and recovery actions with system owners, technical teams, and security stakeholders.
• Provided technical security oversight as a cybersecurity subject matter expert. Supported information security programs with a high degree of autonomy, delivered policy and organizational recommendations to leadership, and helped strengthen the reliability, integrity, and security of government services.

Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Background Investigation:

To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Suitability/Fitness as a condition of placement in this IT Non-Sensitive, Moderate Risk position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.

Physical Demands

The work is sedentary. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. The position may carry light items, such as papers, books, or small parts, or drive a motor vehicle. The work does not require any special physical effort.

Work Environment

The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. The position may occasionally be exposed to uncomfortable conditions in such places as research and production facilities.

Time-in-grade

Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement.

Note

Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job).

If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Current or Former Political Appointees

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP) Eligibles

If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.