Apply on Employer Site

USAJOBS · 5 hours ago

IT SPECIALIST (INFORMATION SECURITY)

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$90K/yr - $116K/yr

1+ years exp

The Department of Homeland Security is seeking an IT Specialist in Information Security within the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Office of Laboratories and Scientific Services. The role involves serving as a subject matter expert in digital forensics, conducting advanced laboratory analysis on digital evidence, and providing training and expert testimony related to digital media.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Planning, preparing and conducting forensic examinations on digital evidence, such as portable and electronic media devices

Developing and implementing mobile device test plans for mobile forensic tool validation and verification; and serving as the mobile device test analyst

Providing on-site training on digital media exploitation to CBP personnel at various CBP locations

Testifying as a subject matter expert on analytical findings of seized digital evidence and matters of digital media expertise in Federal and state court of laws

Qualification

Digital forensicsDigital evidence handlingForensic best practicesMobile forensic toolsCustomer serviceAttention to detailOral communicationProblem solving

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service

Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years

All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English

You may be required to pass a background investigation

CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures

Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet the requirement

You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process by 01/20/2026

Applicants must have Information Technology-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving

You qualify for this position if you meet the basic requirement listed above and possess one year of specialized experience as described below

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations

You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process by 01/20/2026

All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment