Network Intrusion Forensic Analyst

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Field Operations, Sacramento Resident Office, will allow you to draw on your technological expertise to perform complex network intrusion investigations, computer/digital media forensic examinations, as well as criminal case preparation and subsequent prosecution associated with the attempted criminal exploitation of the nation's critical infrastructure.

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To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying.

You qualify for the GS-12 level (starting salary $98,236.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level performing duties such as:

• Utilizing technical equipment and software to conduct network intrusion investigations, digital forensics and mobile forensics to support criminal cases.
• Providing computer forensic support to law enforcement investigations such as evidence seizure, data recovery and training.
• Assisting in the identification and collection of digital and/or mobile evidence to used in support of a criminal investigation.

You qualify for the GS-13 level (starting salary $116,816) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level performing duties such as:

• Conducting computer forensic analysis or network forensic analysis, and mobile device forensic analysis.
• Providing computer forensic support to law enforcement investigations such as evidence seizure, data recovery, and training.

Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current competitive service employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply.

The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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 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.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.