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Systems Risk Analyst

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Washington, DC · Senior

$152,377 – $223,819

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This federal role oversees cybersecurity and operational resilience compliance for derivatives trading platforms, examining their safeguards against system failures, data breaches, and disaster scenarios. It suits IT security professionals with expertise in risk management and regulatory compliance who want to shape financial market infrastructure standards.

Our summary, not Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

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What they ask for

Required

  • At least one year of specialized experience at CT/GS-12 level or equivalent
  • Knowledge of IT concepts and system safeguards standards
  • Experience evaluating compliance with electronic trading system requirements
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Pass background and security investigation
  • Selective Service registration (if male, born after 12/31/1959)

Nice to have

  • CISSP certification
  • CISA certification
  • CBCP certification
  • CDCP certification
  • COEIT certification
  • SSCP certification
  • CAP certification
  • CSSLP certification
  • CIA certification
  • CISM certification
  • CRISC certification
  • CFCP certification
  • MBCP certification
  • BCCP certification
  • BCCLA certification
  • DRCS certification

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