Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist

Full Job Description

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud.

As an Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist, you will lead and support media analysis, eDiscovery, forensic support, and FOIA preservation and collection.

You will conduct data queries and extractions while preserving the metadata and integrity of the original data that is required within the agency.

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 03/06/2026.

Time in Grade does not apply to Delegated Examining Announcements, any reference to Time in Grade in the questionnaire will not apply to the rating and ranking of applicants.

This announcement is issued under the Direct Hire Authority to recruit for positions for which the Department of Homeland Security, U.S.

Citizenship and Immigration Services, has a critical hiring need.

Basic Requirements: All applicants must meet the following basic requirements: (Must be supported in Transcripts from an accredited institution, Resume and/or Applicable Certificate) Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.

For all positions individuals must have IT 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 (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking This experience must be documented in your resume.

Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.

GS-14: You qualify at the GS-14 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the federal government (obtained in either the public or private sectors)., which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position.

You must have experience performing the following duties: Documented experience of basic physical computer components and architectures, with a specific focus on their relevance to digital forensics investigations.

Understanding the specific requirements for handling electronically stored information (ESI) within various legal frameworks, including evidence collection, chain of custody, and admissibility rules.

Establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to exchange information, assist in research and provide recommendations to methods and techniques to evaluate data, digital evidence, a variety of technologies and/or analytical support.

Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit your responses and appropriate documentation prior to 03/06/2026.

Your resume will be used to determine your qualifications for the position advertised in this announcement.

Therefore, your resume must highlight your most relevant, significant experience related to the requirements found in the qualification section of this announcement, as well as any applicable education.

Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages.

To help ensure your resume remains clear and easy to read, we recommend using margins of at least 0.8 inches and a font size of at least 11 point.

Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.

Your application will be rated and ranked based on your responses to the online questions.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g.

June 18 2007 to April 05 2008) Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position.

Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Salary Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide the above information may result in a finding of ineligible.

Note: Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

Federal Experience: If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your work history.

This information will be further validated if selected for this position.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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 criteria 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 service. Major Duties:

• Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, within the Office of Chief Info Officer Information Security and are assigned based on the need of the agency.
• Prepares legal documents for all Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and eDiscovery requests and tasks requested from the USCIS FOIA Office, Forensics and Discovery Branch Chief and Office of Chief Counsel.
• Collection and preservation of forensic data in a manner that maintains its integrity and chain of custody, preventing claims of spoliation (tampering with evidence).
• Collaborates with analysts in support of digital investigation techniques and provides guidance to stakeholders in the examination and retrieval of data and/or digital evidence, ensuring proper established practices and protocols are followed.
• Provide technical summary of findings in writing or orally in accordance with established reporting procedures and communicates technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Create and maintain incident management SOP for preservation, documentation, protection and custody in support of FOIA and eDiscovery data, information and forms.
• Manage the processing of complex FOIA requests to support the agency’s mission of transparency, accountability, and compliance with federal information disclosure laws while protecting national security and sensitive information.