Job Summary

As an FBI IT Professional, your job is to ensure our law enforcement systems, as well as the entire cyberspace within which we work, are protected. This means applying your knowledge of computer technology, cybersecurity, and more to safeguard information across the FBI, as well as our domestic and international law enforcement partners.

Job Description

GS-11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-09 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Demonstrated experience monitoring and analyzing network traffic, logs, and security alerts for basic indicators of compromise (IOCs) and suspicious activities. Demonstrated experience supporting incident response efforts, under supervision, including documenting incidents, performing preliminary triage, and escalating as needed. Exposure to cyber threat intelligence processes, including initial research, data enrichment, and contribution to Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs). Familiarity with common cybersecurity tools (e.g., SIEMs, IDS/IPS) and basic scripting or query skills for analyzing security data. GS-12: In addition to the above, applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Demonstrated experience detecting, analyzing, and responding to security threats, including the ability to independently lead initial incident response activities and recommend remediation strategies. Demonstrated experience conducting digital forensic investigations, such as log analysis, data extraction, malware analysis, and ensuring evidence integrity for legal and compliance purposes. Experience in cyber threat intelligence operations, including threat hunting, adversary profiling, and integrating intelligence into the organization's defensive posture. Strong ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve security incidents, communicate risks, and implement mitigations. Experience integrating new tools or technologies into incident detection and response workflows. GS-13: In addition to the above, applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Demonstrated experience leading high-severity cybersecurity investigations, including coordinating cross-departmental efforts and developing comprehensive incident containment, eradication, and recovery strategies. Demonstrated the ability to manage complex investigations, handle advanced malware analysis, perform network forensics, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks. Demonstrated experience managing threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and leading threat intelligence operations, including collaborating with external intelligence-sharing communities and agencies. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and guiding junior specialists, and leading major IT projects. GS-14: In addition to the above, applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Experience using project management practices to support various IT functions. In-depth knowledge of IT and the application of advanced cybersecurity engineering concepts and practices. Experience using information technology to identify, forecast, analyze, and research automated systems to discern solutions to problems, approaches, methods, and procedures. Demonstrated capacity to lead a team of technical personnel, expertly communicate, and collaborate with subordinates, colleagues, stakeholders, partners, and executives to achieve results. Desired Skills Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants. Desired Skills are: CompTIA Security + CE Certified Ethical Hacking CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst +