Cybersecurity Specialist (Investigation)
Summary
Investigates cybersecurity protections for employee benefit plans by assessing networks, identifying vulnerabilities, and analyzing digital evidence to ensure compliance with ERISA standards.
EBSA plays a vital role in protecting the retirement, health, and other job-based benefits of America's workers, retirees, and their families. We issue effective regulations, offer comprehensive education and assistance to workers, plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and service providers, and rigorously enforce the law. We serve workers, families, and the broader employee benefits community by protecting the security and integrity of the nation's benefit systems.
The Cybersecurity Specialist (Investigation) in EBSA's Office of Enforcement conducts investigations of cybersecurity protections and practices of employee benefit plans and their service providers. The specialist uses advanced technical skills to assess network security, identify vulnerabilities, analyze digital evidence, and evaluate compliance with cybersecurity standards and the requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). This work directly supports ERISA investigations and helps protect pension and welfare benefit plans from cyber threats and data breaches.