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IT SPECIALIST (Counterintelligence and Technical Security Specialist) (Infosec)
Federal Communications Commission · Posted 13 days ago
Hybrid Full-time District of Columbia, DC $144K – $187K Apply by Sep 18, 2026 Information Technology Management ENTJINTJINTPISTJ Operations
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This position is in the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB or Bureau), Operations and Emergency Management Division (OEMD) located in Washington, D.C. RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS.
What You'll Do
- →Ensures systems meet or exceed federal cybersecurity standards, such as the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800‐53, and National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
- →As appropriate, manages procurement, installation, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of classified systems.
- →May conduct or support Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes, including risk assessments, selection and implementation of security controls, and continuous monitoring.
- →Enforces strict user authentication, authorization, and auditing to limit access to authorized personnel only.
- →Serves as the National Security Agency (NSA)-designated auditor for the FCC Communications Security (COMSEC) program.
- →Responsible for auditing the Commission's Communications Security (COMSEC) program to ensure that Commission communications systems and data handling practices comply with national and agency-specific security policies, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and Department of War (DoW) and National Security Agency (NSA) COMSEC directives and policies relating to COMSEC.
- →Researches and develops policies that guide secure communications practices and support mission objectives; interprets, reviews, and coordinates national, IC, DoW, and NSA policies affecting COMSEC activities.
- →Conducts audits of COMSEC accounts to ensure compliance with national and NSA Central Office of Record-level COMSEC policies.
- →Liaises with COMSEC account personnel before, during, and after audits; coordinates logistics and administrative items.
- →Authors formal COMSEC audit reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and compliance status.
- →Represents NSA positions on COMSEC matters to FCC leadership and coordinates with counterparts in the IC, DoD, other Executive Branch agencies, Congress, and other stakeholders.
Requirements
- ✓Please note your resume must thoroughly support your responses to the vacancy questions.
- ✓Your resume is an integral part of the process for determining if you meet the basic qualifications of the position and determining if you are to be among the best qualified.
- ✓Any/all educational requirements (if applicable) are listed and outlined within the "Qualifications" section.
- ✓US Citizenship.
- ✓Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
- ✓Serve a probationary period of one year, if applicable.
- ✓Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
- ✓Financial disclosure statement may be required upon assuming the position.
- ✓Resume must not exceed two pages and must meet resume format criteria.
- ✓Drug Testing Required.
- ✓Security Clearance Required
Benefits
- ★The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including: Health Insurance Life Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Long-Term Care Insurance Holidays and Leave Retirement Thrift Savings Plan Transit Benefit Alternative Work Schedule Telecommuting
Personality Fit
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