Cyber Security Officer
Company
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Central Intelligence Agency
Location
Washington DC
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
Cyber Security Officers identify current threats, mitigate vulnerabilities, and anticipate future cybersecurity challenges, protecting CIA data and systems and managing IT risk.
Learn more about this agencyRequirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
- You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
- You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
- You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
- You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
- For further requirements information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/requirements/
Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong commitment to continuous learning
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
- Track record of record of progressively responsible cyber experience in one or more of the following information security areas:
- Networks , operating system, application-layer, and cloud security expertise
- Hunt operations for malicious actors
- System evaluations
- System security penetration testing
- Big-data cyber analytics
- Security operations/network monitoring
- Security information management/security event management
- Network mapping
- Vulnerability scanners, firewalls, routers and other security tools
- Working knowledge of public key infrastructure and encryption systems
- Experience working on a cyber security incident response team
- Professional certifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields:
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Information Security/ Assurance
- Other related engineering fields
- Or, relevant verifiable work experience
- At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred, but exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Date Posted
09/30/2024
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