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Region 4

IT Specialist (Information Security)

Pay: Not specified
Posted: 3 days ago
Location: Atlanta, GA (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 days ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/12/2026

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What they do

A Cyber Security Specialist or Technician works on monitoring, controlling, and maintaining systems that protect the security of large databases, including databases with customer information and patient files. May work on examination of client computer systems, identification of weak points in security, development and implementation of new systems, and monitoring and response to security issues.

$117,719 / year median in Georgia

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

This position is in Region 4, Mission Support Division, Information and Infrastructure Solutions Branch, IT Information Infrastructure Systems Section.
About this organization:
Region 4 This is an office-centered position
  • you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
Qualifications:
You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must meet the minimum proficiency level for each of the following required competencies: Attention to Detail (Level 4
  • Advanced) Customer Service (Level 4
  • Advanced) Decision Making (Level 3
  • Intermediate) Information Management (Level 4
  • Advanced) Interpersonal Skills (Level 4
  • Advanced) Oral Communication (Level 3
  • Intermediate) Problem Solving (Level 4
  • Advanced) Teamwork (Level 4
  • Advanced) Technical Competence (Level 4
  • Advanced) In addition, you must have the equivalent of 1 year of full-time
  • specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as planning and executing IT security assignments; developing new IT security methods, approaches, or procedures; and evaluating and providing recommendations concerning an organization's compliance with IT security requirements.
You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Accountability Attention to Detail
  • Self-Management Teamwork Technical Competence
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Interpersonal Skills Critical Thinking
  • You will be evaluated on these critical competencies.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
  • If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience .

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance