Cyber Security Officers identify current threats, mitigate vulnerabilities, and anticipate future cybersecurity challenges, protecting CIA data and systems and managing IT risk.As a Cyber Security Officer (CSO), you will protect Agency data and systems using sophisticated tools, instrumentation, and knowledge of CIA Information Technology (IT) and tradecraft to monitor, evaluate, and manage IT risk. You will identify current threats, mitigate vulnerabilities, and anticipate future cybersecurity challenges. Utilizing new technologies, you will increase the security of our existing and emerging IT systems.Your career as a Cyber Security Officer will progress through tours of duty where you will apply and develop a broad range of technical, leadership, resource management, and communication skills. Senior positions for Subject Matter Experts with advanced levels of knowledge in specific cyber specialties exist. As an advanced level CSO, you will lead business areas/activities and be responsible for managing a diverse range of cyber security projects. You will ensure the development, deployment, operations, implementation and support of component information systems that are consistent with cyber security policies and procedures. You will also have leadership opportunities to supervise and manage employees, develop and manage a budget according to established strategic priorities, and represent your program area to senior officials at the Agency and the Intelligence Community.As a CSO you will do the following work to support customers within the Agency:Analyze existing and future systems across the Agency, review security architectures, and develop engineering solutions that integrate information security requirements to proactively protect informationPerform audit and security compliance checks, including network penetration testing, vulnerability scans, and other configuration analysisConduct Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) activities, including forensic analysis and review and assessment of security events and logs via sophisticated cyber security /event management toolsImplement and support network defense, identification/authentication/access control, data protection mechanisms, and data transfer mechanismsDevelop threat models and security risk assessments and recommend mitigations and countermeasures to address risks, vulnerabilities, and threatsReview and validate security documentation, including the system security requirements definition and System Security PlansImplement security designs in hardware, software, data, and proceduresProvide guidance to Agency customers on CIA's and Intelligence Community's information security policies and regulationsMost positions are located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, but opportunities to serve overseas exist as your career and abilities develop.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:

Minimum Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong commitment to continuous learningAbility to work both independently and in a team environmentAbility to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA , including U.S. citizenship and a background investigationDesired 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 expertiseHunt operations for malicious actorsSystem evaluationsSystem security penetration testingBig-data cyber analyticsSecurity operations/network monitoringSecurity information management/security event managementNetwork mappingVulnerability scanners, firewalls, routers and other security toolsWorking knowledge of public key infrastructure and encryption systemsExperience working on a cyber security incident response teamProfessional certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields:

Computer EngineeringComputer ScienceCybersecurityInformation Security/ AssuranceOther related engineering fieldsOr, relevant verifiable work experience

At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred, but exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstancesHow You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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on our website for more information.The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.Many vacancies in the following location:Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Yes You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

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