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Security and Counterintelligence is responsible for the protection of NSA/CSS information, people and facilities worldwide. In support of this mission, Technical Security Analysts provide security analysis, risk recommendations, and mitigations to decision makers and customers. They develop and monitor the implementation and effectiveness of countermeasures for mitigating security risks. Technical Security Analysts prepare and maintain assessments and security databases detailing the findings, recommendations, status, and results of assessment actions.
Technical Security Analyst responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Applying principles, methods, and tools for assessing and mitigating threats/vulnerabilities
- Understanding commercial information technology marketplace, products, and services
- Assessing applicability of available tools to various situations
- Understanding the principal methods and techniques of gathering intelligence information
- Evaluating the scope and availability of intelligence analysis tools available at NSA
- Preparing and maintaining files, risk assessments, and technical security databases detailing the findings, recommendations, status, and results of assessment actions.
- Developing and monitoring implementation and effectiveness of countermeasures for mitigating security risks.
- Briefing customers and managers concerning technical security policy and procedures and specific cases.
- Applying technical security policy and regulations
- Using resources effectively and efficiently to arrange information in a useful manner
- Obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information
- Disseminating information to appropriate internal and external parties
- Creating a product based on analysis of security and/or counterintelligence data
- Providing timely and accurate responses to requests for assistance, information, products or services
- Authoring routine and/or detailed documents such as assessments, reports, and memorandums
- Completing coursework and certifications through the US Air Force TEMPEST School and/or the Interagency Training Center.
The agency is currently hiring Security Analysts to specialize in:
- Technical Security
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Conditions of employment- All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.
QualificationsThe qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: signals analysis, intelligence analysis, financial analysis, research analysis, physical or personnel security, TEMPEST, radio frequency, counterintelligence, electrical/electronics, technical surveillance countermeasures, telecommunications, wireless security, network packet analysis, cybersecurity, acquisition management, risk assessment, or security and counterintelligence (CI) investigations, or construction/facilities.
ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL
Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or relevant military experience and 2 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree and no experience.
FULL PERFORMANCE
Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or relevant military experience and 2 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or relevant security training plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience.
EducationA degree in any field is acceptable. Military training must be at least 18 semester hours of training in security analysis.
Additional informationPay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.
Salary Range: $57,736 - $133,142 (Entry, Full Performance)
Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.
Training will be provided based on the selectee's needs and experience.
Benefits: NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).
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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.
