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U.S. Customs and Border Protection · 6 hours ago

IT SPECIALIST (INFORMATION SECURITY)

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$90K/yr - $116K/yr

1+ years exp

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is part of the Department of Homeland Security, focusing on securing the nation's borders. The IT Specialist (Information Security) will serve as a subject matter expert in digital forensics, conducting advanced laboratory analysis on digital evidence and providing training to personnel.

National Security

Comp. & Benefits

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 forensicsMobile forensic toolsTechnical trainingAnalytical skillsCustomer 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

BASIC REQUIREMENT: Applicants must have Information Technology -related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail

Customer Service - Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations

Oral Communication - Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information

Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations

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

Experience: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Conducting technical and peer review of digital forensic laboratory reports

Assessing the effectiveness, performance, and accuracy of digital forensic tools and recommending implementation and/or modification

Providing digital analysis training and technical direction to journeyman analysts and other personnel in the security area

Collaborating with internal and external organizations on digital forensics

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible

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

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees

Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment

During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs, and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances

Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP

Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years

Probationary Period: 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

Company

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is a federal law enforcement agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security. It is a sub-organization of U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Founded in 2003

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

10001+ employees