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The Congressional Budget Office is a small nonpartisan agency that provides independent, objective economic and budget analysis to the Congress. The agency seeks a skilled and experienced information security engineer to manage an effective program to protect its information systems.
05/12/2025 to 06/02/2025
$120,000 - $180,000 per year
AD 13 - 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
Excepted
0
No
No
25-26
836807100
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The information security engineer develops and applies the tools and approach necessary to protect CBO's network and computer systems. This position involves a composite of engineering expertise with hands-on incident response and security analysis. The successful candidate will design, configure, and optimize security tools to enhance detection and response capabilities.
TOP SECRET BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION OR CLEARANCE
Experience with information technology security concepts, NIST 800-53 controls and requirements, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework is preferred, as is knowledge of the fundamentals of AI and machine learning.
Recent experience with cloud security and advanced threat defense, firewall implementation and system penetration technology, malware detection, and network operating systems (the administration of Windows, Linux, or cloud operating systems is a plus) is required. Experience with information technology security concepts, NIST 800-53 controls and requirements, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework is preferred, as is knowledge of the fundamentals of AI and machine learning.
A bachelor's degree-preferably in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field-is required. CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Cloud+, Security+, Pen Test, and/or other applicable certifications are desirable.
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination. Those who aren't qualified will be informed and not considered further. Others will be referred to the hiring division for further consideration.
NOTE: To ensure consideration you must submit a complete application by June 2, 2025 at www.cbo.gov/careers (not USAJobs). Although we may continue to accept applications beyond that date, we are only ensuring that those who submitted by the deadline above will be considered. Should the hiring division wish to review candidates who applied after that date, we will then process those applications to determine if they are qualified and should be forwarded for management review.
A cover letter, a resume, and contact information for three references.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Please submit a cover letter, a resume, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. The deadline to apply June 2, 2025; however, this job posting may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.
You will receive an email confirming that you have applied to the position. Once your application is reviewed, it will be forwarded to the hiring division if you are qualified. If you don't meet qualifications, you will be informed by email and your application will not be considered further. All qualified candidates will be informed by email when the position has been filled.
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