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Information Technology Specialist (Security)

Other Agencies and Independent Organizations · Department of State

This job in plain English

This is an IT Specialist (Security) job in Arlington, Virginia, with the Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Security, in its Facility Technologies Division. The job focuses on identifying, developing, evaluating and putting in place security technology, including computer investigations. It has 1 vacancy, requires a Top Secret security clearance and random drug testing, and involves up to 25% travel.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

It may close early. Yes. The job closes once 100 applications are received, which may happen before the official closing date.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public, but only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. can apply.

What you would do

  • Serves as a bureau contact for coordinating and enforcing cybersecurity policies.
  • Helps develop, implement and evaluate security programs that reduce system weaknesses.
  • Takes part in security investigations involving digital data and computer forensics.
  • Checks that systems follow cybersecurity policies, guidelines and procedures.
  • Scans networked systems for weaknesses and reports how they affect other networks.

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need IT-related experience that shows four competencies: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication and problem solving. You also need at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in federal service, such as implementing cybersecurity programs, working on security investigations involving digital data, advising management on threats, and assessing compliance with cybersecurity controls. The experience can be paid or unpaid, or come from intensive IT training such as a certification. Specialized experience means work with the specific knowledge and skills needed for this job.

With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade. Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume limited to two pages, with start and end dates (month/year) and hours per week worked
  • Other qualification documents, such as certificates or certifications, if applicable
  • Veterans' preference documents only if you claim it; preference does not apply to this vacancy
  • ICTAP or CTAP documents if applicable, plus your current or last performance rating

How you will be rated: You take online competency-based assessments scored from 70 to 100. Top scorers have their resumes reviewed by subject matter experts, and resumes longer than two pages are removed. Overstating your experience can get you removed from consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must show start and end dates by month and year, plus hours per week, and stay within two pages.
  • Clearly show how your experience meets each of the four competencies and each specialized experience statement, since reviewers will not assume.
  • Apply early, because the job can close as soon as 100 applications are received.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Random drug testing
  • Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
  • Must pass E-Verify employment verification check
  • Suitability and/or security background investigation after a tentative offer

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$102,415 – $133,142 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Arlington, Virginia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Security clearance
Top Secret
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Information Technology Management (2210)
Announcement
M/DS-DHA-2027-0002

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