Vulnerability Security Researcher

Summary

The FBI is recruiting a Vulnerability Security Researcher to support mission critical cyber operations. As a Vulnerability Security Researcher, you will specialize in the design, development, integration, and deployment of cutting edge tools and systems to support cyber operations and intelligence activities. Leveraging advanced knowledge and tradecraft with regards to computer and network security, you will produce creative, innovative, and elegant solutions to some of the toughest challenges.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

06/14/2024 to 06/28/2024

• Salary

$82,764 - $128,956 per year

• Pay scale & grade

GS 11 - 12

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Quantico, VA

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

Occasional travel

• Some travel up to 10% is required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

15

• Job family (Series)

1550 Computer Science

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Sensitive Compartmented Information

• Drug test

Yes

• Announcement number

DESTIMP-12446820-24-AZ

• Control number

795857600

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This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

• Federal employees

• Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

• Federal employees

• Excepted service

Current excepted service federal employees.

• Individuals with disabilities

• Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

• Military spouses

• The public

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

• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens.

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Duties

GS 11:

• Develop bespoke capabilities and mobile applications needed to conduct the FBI's Computer and Network Exploitation (CNE) mission.

• Partner with mission teams to build unique solutions for iOS, Android and MacOS applications.

• Evaluate and meet vendors associated with computer network exploitation and defense to help identify potential tools to use for the unit's mission.

GS 12:

• Research and development of mobile application vulnerabilities through reverse engineering.

• Perform application level Pen Testing and forensics analysis.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen

• Must be able to obtain an SCI clearance

• Some travel up to 10% is required

• Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

ALL applicants must verify completion of the basic education requirement by submitting a copy of college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. (if applicable)

Qualifications

Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized Experience (SE):

GS-11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Experience in Software Engineering with a focus on mobile application development.

• Experience in researching and developing application security for iOS and Android applications.

• Experience with Android, iOS, and/or MacOS systems.

GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Experience analyzing problems and developing solutions involving mobile hardware and software.

• Experience demonstrating the ability to reverse engineer malware, android and iOS applications.

Education

Basic Education Requirement

This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic educational requirement by submitting a copy of their college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Degree: With 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have been in any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

Additional information

Official Position Title: Computer Scientist

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):

• Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)

• The month/year work began

• Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)

• Specific duties performed

Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type "Other."

Keywords: Software development, Python, iOS, Android, Java, SWIFT, C++, C, Agile/Scrum, ARM, Vulnerability research

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.

Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Veterans' preference will be applied.

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:

• Computer Languages

• Innovative Thinking

• Interpersonal Ability

• Operating Systems Internals

• Software Development/Software Engineering

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• Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

• Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates

• A complete assessment questionnaire

• Other supporting documents (if applicable):

• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement

• Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees

• Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information

• Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees

• Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later

Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them. All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application.

• How to Apply

To apply for the Vulnerability Security Researcher position, please click here.

Agency contact information

Felisa Wainwright

Phone (202) 324-7138 Email ffwainwright@fbi.gov

Address Federal Bureau of Investigation

935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20535

US

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Next steps

Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

• Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Financial suitability

• New employee probationary period

• Privacy Act

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Selective Service

• Signature and false statements

• Social security number request

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Required Documents

To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

• Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates

• A complete assessment questionnaire

• Other supporting documents (if applicable):

• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement

• Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees

• Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information

• Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees

• Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later

Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them. All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application.

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How to Apply

To apply for the Vulnerability Security Researcher position, please click here.

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Agency contact information

Felisa Wainwright

Phone (202) 324-7138 Email ffwainwright@fbi.gov

Address Federal Bureau of Investigation

935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20535

US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

Read more

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Financial suitability

• New employee probationary period

• Privacy Act

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Selective Service

• Signature and false statements

• Social security number request

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

06/14/2024 to 06/28/2024

• Salary

$82,764 - $128,956 per year

• Pay scale & grade

GS 11 - 12

• Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Quantico, VA

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

Occasional travel

• Some travel up to 10% is required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

15

• Job family (Series)

1550 Computer Science

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Sensitive Compartmented Information

• Drug test

Yes

• Announcement number

DESTIMP-12446820-24-AZ

• Control number

795857600

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/795857600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.