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.

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Requirements

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

Minimum 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
Desired Qualifications
  • 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

  • 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.

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    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.

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Date Posted

09/30/2024

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