Computer Scientist

GS 09: Applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 07 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Troubleshoots, and modifies as needed existing tools and methods to identify, preserve and analyze digital evidence. Assists with the development of custom tools and methods to identify, analyze, and preserve digital evidence. Assists in drafting documents on more advanced technical matters. GS 11: Applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 09 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Assists others with basic system and network procurement, installation, administration, and security. Uses, troubleshoots, and modifies existing cyber tools and methods to identify, preserve, and analyze digital evidence. Assists with the development and implementation of custom tools and methods. Provides basic technical and other professional assistance in conducting interviews, searches and other investigative, and operation activity. Drafts documents on basic technical and other professional matters, and assists in drafting documents on advanced matters. Assists in coordinating with the private sector and other divisions. GS 12: Applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 11 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Performs basic computer system and network procurement, installation, administration and security and assists others on more complex matters. Uses, troubleshoots, and modifies existing cyber tools and methods to identify, preserve, and analyze digital evidence. Develops and implements basic custom tools. Provides technical and other professional assistance in conducting interviews, searches and other investigative activity. Drafts documents on technical and other professional matters, and assists in drafting documents on advanced matters. Performs liaison and outreach. GS 13: Applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 12 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Performs advanced computer system and network procurement, installation, administration and security, and assists others on more complex matters. Uses, troubleshoots, and modifies existing cyber tools and methods to identify, preserve, and analyze digital evidence. Identifies, develops, vets, and implements new tools and methods. Provides advanced technical and other professional assistance in conducting interviews, searches and other investigative activity. Coordinates with the private sector and other divisions to lead in the resolution of technical and other relevant issues. Acts as a subject matter expert, and testifies as such in court. Remains current with major new advances in cyber and technology topics and provides guidance, tools, and methods on addressing these advances at the National level.
The FBI is recruiting a Computer Scientist to support mission critical cyber operations. As a Computer Scientist, 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.