IT Cybersecurity Specialist
US Bonneville Power Administration —Portland, OR
- $96,443 - $125,378 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Referral program
8d
Cybersecurity Specialist
NW Natural —Portland, OR
- $110,250 - $175,950 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- System design
- Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Cybersecurity Client Relationship & Sales Support Specialist
Accenture —Beaverton, OR
- $59,100 - $154,800 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
8d
Cyber Identity - SailPoint Senior Consultant - Senior Engineering Management Specialist
Deloitte —Portland, OR
- $105,400 - $207,800 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Up to 50% travel
- Bachelor of Science
Cyber Identity - CIAM Senior Engineering Management Specialist/Senior Consultant
Deloitte —Portland, OR
- $105,400 - $207,800 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Up to 50% travel
- Bachelor of Science
Cyber SAP Security and GRC Access & Process Control Senior Consultant / Senior Engineering Management Specialist
Deloitte —Portland, OR
- $105,400 - $207,800 a year
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
Cyber Oracle Identity Senior Consultant / Senior Engineering Management Specialist
Deloitte —Portland, OR
- $105,400 - $207,800 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Computer Science
- Up to 50% travel
Cyber Identity - FDE Senior Consultant - Senior Engineering Management Specialist
Deloitte —Portland, OR
- $134,500 - $265,100 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- Computer Science
- Up to 50% travel
Cyber Identity - PlainID/PBAC Senior Engineering Management Specialist/Senior Consultant
Deloitte —Portland, OR
- $105,400 - $207,800 a year
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- 3 years
- Travel
7d

More jobs to discover

Find similar jobs that you might be interested in.

IT Cybersecurity Specialist
US Bonneville Power Administration —Portland, OR
Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience 1) using forensic tools to acquire and analyze digital evidence from sources such as computer…
$96,443 - $125,378 a year
8d
Cybersecurity Specialist
NW Natural —Portland, OR
The primary purpose of this position is to ensure Information Technology & Services (IT&S) Department is compliant with state and federal regulations by…
$110,250 - $175,950 a year

Show more similar jobs

Explore jobs in cities nearby

Check out jobs in cities near your current location, Columbus

Security Specialist
Solu Technology Partners —Columbus, OH
Create and manage SCCM device collections deployment groups maintenance windows software update groups and deployment schedules.
$110,000 a year
Quick Apply
15h
IT Security Specialist - Remote
S R INTERNATIONAL INC —Columbus, OH
Create and manage SCCM device collections, deployment groups, maintenance windows, software update groups, and deployment schedules.
$52 an hour
Quick Apply
9h

Show more jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for it security specialist in beaverton, or

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

it security specialist jobs near beaverton, or

Cybersecurity Specialist jobs in Portland, OR

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer jobs in Portland, OR

Senior Consulting Engineer jobs in Moscow, ID

Senior Consulting Engineer jobs in Ferndale, MI

Senior Consulting Engineer jobs in Richfield, OH

Restaurant Consulting jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Cloud Engineer jobs in Orlando, FL

Senior Consulting Engineer jobs in Orlando, FL

Senior Citizen jobs in Austin, TX

Agricultural Engineering jobs in Texas

Senior Engineering Consultant jobs in Greensboro, NC

Senior Engineering Consultant jobs in New York, NY

Senior Engineering Consultant jobs in Boise, ID

Senior Engineering Consultant jobs in Bronx, NY

Brookdale Senior Living jobs in Jacksonville, FL

Senior Engineering Consultant jobs in Harrisburg, PA

Senior Engineering Consultant jobs in Irvine, CA

Engineering jobs in Melbourne, FL

Chemical Engineering jobs in Lafayette, LA

Oracle Consultant jobs in Hicksville, NY

IT Cybersecurity Specialist

US Bonneville Power Administration
Portland, OR

Apply Now

Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$96,443 - $125,378 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Referral program

Qualifications

Confidential information handling
Cybersecurity tools
Compromise assessments
Technical documentation
Coaching
Digital forensics software
Providing information to customers
Process improvement
Security log analysis
Technical report writing
Q Clearance
Legal evidence
Investigative reports
Cybersecurity investigations
Customer service problem-solving

Full Job Description

Summary

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in Cyber Security Forensics and Intelligence (JBB), Cyber Security (JB), Information Technology (J).

A successful candidate in this position will serve as a Computer Forensic Analyst/Technician performing a wide variety of investigations, inquiries, and tasks concerning incident and investigations management and with the preservation, identification, extraction, interpretation, and documentation of computer evidence.

Learn more about this agency

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice.

Duties

As an IT Cybersecurity Specialist, you will:

Use various host based forensic tools such as Encase or FTK to search for and prepare information and evidence.
Obtain and image various digital devices and provide information about the devices to assist investigations/inquiries.
Search a wide range of digital devices and computers with various operating systems such as Windows, Linux and Unix.
Examine and analyze evidence/information from magnetic media storage devices (floppy disks, hard disks, magnetic tapes, optical disks, memory cards, magnetic strip cards, and the like).
Analyze raw data (e.g. malware, network packets), log information, and other information sources in the course of incident response.
Prepare accurate clear and comprehensive reports of findings which can be understood by non-technical personnel.
Support findings with a documented chain of facts and evidence and ensure proper protection of evidence used in investigations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.

When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully.

Key Requirements:

You must be a United States Citizen.
This employer participates in the E-Verify program.
Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.

Conditions of Employment:

Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
This position has been designated as Critical-Sensitive, High Risk, Tier 5 and requires a security clearance at the DOE "Q" level; the incumbent will be required to access, process, use, and safeguard classified information. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain this clearance level; failure to do so may result in separation from federal service.
This position requires an initial drug test prior to appointment and random drug or drug and alcohol testing thereafter. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug or drug and alcohol tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.
Position may be required to participate in scheduled or ad hoc on call duties, including after hours, weekends, and holidays at management's discretion to support mission needs.
The Computer Forensic Analyst/Technician position is exposed to extremely sensitive unclassified information (SUI) and extremely high level network access which requires a high degree of confidentiality, discreteness, professionalism and skill and requires a security clearance for top secret (Q) for which the incumbent must qualify to hold or continue to hold the position.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT: 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. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

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 into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

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

To meet this requirement, you must demonstrate proficiency in each of the four competencies listed above as follows:

GS-12: Advanced - You can perform the actions associated with each of these competencies without assistance. You are recognized within your immediate organization as "a person to ask" when difficult questions arise regarding each of these competencies. Focus is on broad organizational/professional issues; You have consistently provided practical/relevant ideas and perspectives on process or practice improvements which may easily be implemented; You are capable of coaching others in the application of each of these competencies by translating complex nuances relating to each competency into easy to understand terms; You participate in senior level discussions regarding these competencies; You assist in the development of reference and resource materials in these competencies.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience 1) using forensic tools to acquire and analyze digital evidence from sources such as computer hard drives and servers in support of cyber investigations; 2) analyzing system logs and network traffic to identify potential security incidents and indicators of compromise; and 3) preparing technical reports that document the findings of forensic or security analyses.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

Under the Employee Referral Bonus program, certain BPA employees may be eligible for a monetary award for referring outside candidates for this difficult-to-fill position. The referring employee must complete the form BPA F 33300.01e and email it to [email protected] by midnight of the closing date of the job posting.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.

EEO Policy: USAJOBS Help Center | Equal employment opportunity policy
Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement. USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy
Reasonable Accommodation for USAHire: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.
Veterans Information: USAJOBS Help Center - Veterans
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Telework: https://www.opm.gov/telework/
Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ - Who must register: https://www.sss.gov/faq/#who-needs-to-register

Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.

BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment.

We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

This position is announced under a government-wide Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) for IT Cybersecurity Specialist positions in the 2210 series. Under the DHA, all applicants who meet the Education and Qualification requirements listed in this announcement, at the grade level they are applying, will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. Veteran's Preference, category rating, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply under the DHA process.

Minimum Qualifications: Once the application process is complete, the Human Resources Offices or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will review your two-page resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications.

If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible' or 'not qualified'.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Accountability
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Decision Making
Flexibility
Influencing/Negotiating
Integrity/Honesty
Interpersonal Skills
Learning
Reading Comprehension
Reasoning
Self-Management
Stress Tolerance
Teamwork

If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the Education and Qualification requirements listed in this announcement to be referred for consideration.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date (08/13/2026) of this announcement.

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13026544

USAHire: To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.

The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score. USA Hire cut scores are based on the minimum level of proficiency required to perform the job for a specific series and grade. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. The cut score is set at a government-wide level and not at the agency or individual vacancy level for USA Hire standard assessments. In accordance with 5 CFR 300.201(a), the U.S. Office of Personnel Management does not release testing and examination materials, scoring criteria including the specific cut score requirements, or other information used solely to determine individual qualifications, so as not to compromise the objectivity of the testing process.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:

Your two (2) page RESUMEshowing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
- Information on how to create a federal resume https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/account/documents/resume
Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume.
Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement.Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements.
Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable(e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition.

Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

How to Apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.

The application process is as follows:

You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/account.

To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button.

Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation.

You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date.

After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder.

If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments. Click here for Computer System Requirements

Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can reuse the URL sent to you via email and also found in your USAJOBS account under the "Track my application" link for the corresponding application.

You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://login.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to

If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.

Agency contact information

Randi Smith

Phone

971-666-2478

[email protected]

Address

Bonneville Power Administration
P.O. Box 3621
Portland, OR 97208
US

Next steps

Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.

Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.

To be considered for the position, you must meet all qualifications, including meeting or exceeding the cut score on the required assessments.

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated.

You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings.

You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.

Please check that your USAJOBS profile contact information is current and correct each time you apply to a job-this will ensure we are able to contact you as quickly as possible.

In addition to changing your status online, we will send you e-mail notifications at each major step in the process, to include: application received, eligible or not eligible, referred or not referred, selected or not selected.

Overview

Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Portland, OR

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible

Remote job

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Salary

$96,443 - $125,378 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 12

Promotion potential

None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule

Full-time

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type

Permanent

Occupations and job series

2210 Information Technology Management

Supervisory status

Federal service type

This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union

Drug test

Yes

Security clearance

Q Access Authorization

Position sensitivity and risk

Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
National security

Financial disclosure required

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number

26-BPA-52584-13026544-DH

Control number

879077300

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

it security specialist jobs in beaverton, or

IT Cybersecurity Specialist

Cybersecurity Specialist

Cybersecurity Client Relationship & Sales Support Specialist

Cyber Identity - SailPoint Senior Consultant - Senior Engineering Management Specialist

Cyber Identity - CIAM Senior Engineering Management Specialist/Senior Consultant

Cyber SAP Security and GRC Access & Process Control Senior Consultant / Senior Engineering Management Specialist

Cyber Oracle Identity Senior Consultant / Senior Engineering Management Specialist

Cyber Identity - FDE Senior Consultant - Senior Engineering Management Specialist

Cyber Identity - PlainID/PBAC Senior Engineering Management Specialist/Senior Consultant

More jobs to discover

Explore jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for it security specialist in beaverton, or

Explore jobs in more locations

Summary

This job is open to

The public

Clarification from the agency

Duties

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Qualifications

Education

Additional information

Benefits

How you will be evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

Agency contact information

Next steps

Overview

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected