Information Security Specialist

Become part of the team that safeguards the financial system from the abuses of financial crime. At the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), we are at the forefront in preventing and detecting terrorist financing, money laundering, and other financial crime. Serve at the nation's financial intelligence unit and protect the United States financial system from criminals and terrorist financiers.

This position is located in our CFO/Management Division, Office of Security. As an Information Security Specialist, you will: Serve as an InfoSEC subject matter expert, providing technical expertise and interpreting security policy guidance; Develop and maintain current classified information security systems and provide expert advice to account holders in addressing relevant InfoSEC issues; Monitor FinCEN programs to enhance security control measures to ensure control and accountability of classified documents including documents classified at the TS/SCI level; Identify, automate, and document key InfoSEC and related processes; review, analyze, and resolve difficult and complex security problems; exercise sound judgment regarding reproduction, access and distribution of classified documents through an information technology-based system and traditional courier and postal methods; Review accreditation requirements, risk assessments, and vulnerabilities and assist customers converting to risk management framework; serve as an InfoSEC and document inspector verifying that FinCEN staff comply with applicable security directives.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service . One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.

Specialized Experience For the GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service . Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Interpreting and applying information security laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to resolve security issues and ensure the proper handling and protection of classified, sensitive, confidential, or other protected information; AND
• Developing, implementing, or updating information security policies, procedures, or internal controls to address security vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security requirements; AND
• Reviewing or investigating security deficiencies, violations, or potential compromises of protected information; documenting findings and recommending corrective actions to management; AND At least one of the following:
• Developing, implementing, or evaluating security plans and procedures to protect sensitive, confidential, classified, or other protected information during emergencies or operational disruptions; OR
• Providing technical security guidance, conducting compliance inspections, or delivering security training on the proper handling and protection of classified, sensitive, confidential, or other protected information.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.