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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Computer Scientist - Field Ops

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$43K/yr - $117K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Computer Scientist - Field Ops to work with the FBI in a dynamic environment focused on preventing cyberattacks. The role involves developing and implementing tools for analysis and providing technical assistance in investigative operations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs system and network procurement, installation, administration, and security; develops and uses basic computing environments for analysis

Develops and implements custom tools and methods, and uses, troubleshoots and modifies existing tools and methods to identify, isolate, preserve, and analyze digital data

Identifies, vets, and implements new tools and methods

Provides technical assistance in conducting interviews, searches, and other investigative and operational activity; performs liaison and outreach

Drafts documents on technical and other professional matters in varying degrees of difficulty and at the appropriate technical level

Stays current with major new advances in relevant technology-related topics; provides guidance on tools and methods related to these advances

Testifies in court

Qualification

Computer Science degreeDigital evidence analysisCyber tools developmentSystem administrationNetwork securityTechnical assistanceDocument draftingAnalytic thinkingInterpersonal skillsProblem solving

Required

All applicants must have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in combination of mathematics, statistics, AND computer science (15 of the 30 semester hours MUST have been in any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus)

All degrees must be from an accredited college or university

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance

Some travel may be required

Selectees must successfully complete a 10-week mandatory Computer Scientist Field Operations Training at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL within the first year of employment

GS-7: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-5 grade level

GS-9: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-7 grade level

GS-11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-9 grade level

GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-11 grade level

GS-13: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-12 grade level

Preferred

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States