Information Technology Specialist

Information Technology Specialist (Security) Join to apply for the Information Technology Specialist (Security) role at U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Pay Range Base pay: $105,383.00/yr - $137,000.00/yr. This range is based on your skills and experience. Please see announcement on USAJOBS for available locations. Locations Washington, District of Columbia Indianapolis, Indiana Minneapolis, Minnesota Duties Develop and improve information systems to meet agency-wide business requirements of customer organizations. Perform as an Information System Security Officer over HRM Information Technology (IT) systems with CBP-wide or HRM-wide impact. Support all aspects of IT privacy, security, audit, and compliance standards and development improvements for CBP's Human Capital Enterprise. Provide analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of IT security products and services to ensure systems are secure and mitigate vulnerabilities and risks. Design, develop, test, and evaluate IT cybersecurity throughout the development lifecycle. Conduct quality control on all privacy and security related submissions and identify systems violations to recommend corrective actions. Lead collaborations with the Office of Information Technology (OIT), the Privacy Office (PO), and other DHS components on matters related to privacy and security. Requirements U.S. Citizen. Male, born after 12/31/1959, registered with Selective Service. Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years. Able to pass a background investigation. All pre‑employment processes will be conducted in English. Must comply with CBP’s Drug‑Free Workplace Plan and ethics standards. Background investigation required; detailed eligibility and residency requirements apply. Qualifications Attention to Detail – Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service – Works with clients and customers to assess needs, provide information, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations. Oral Communication – Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Problem Solving – Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Experience – One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, including: implementing high-level security requirements, responding to enterprise‑level crises, and identifying potential improvements in security plans and policies. Education Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. Additional Information Under Executive Order 14170, you will be asked four essay questions as part of your application; these will not be rated but will be viewable by the hiring manager. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, and Disabled Veterans with a compensable service‑connected disability of 30 percent or more, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u) and 5 CFR 315.707. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Information Technology Government Administration Customs & Border Protection (CBP): Securing America’s Borders. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS. Discover a challenging and rewarding career with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the sole organization responsible for securing the nation’s borders. At CBP, we: Secure and facilitate trade and travel while enforcing hundreds of U.S. regulations, including immigration and drug laws. Screen passengers, vehicles, and shipments entering our country. Seize illegal narcotics, vehicles, and agricultural products and prohibited goods. Prevent unauthorized entry into the country. Rescue individuals who fall into dangerous conditions traversing our border. #J-18808-Ljbffr