IT Specialist (Information Security)

This position is in Region 4, Mission Support Division, Information and Infrastructure Solutions Branch, IT Information Infrastructure Systems Section. About this organization: Region 4 This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. *This announcement has been amended to add language to the Duties section.*

You will: Serve as a Regional or Program Office expert on the design and implementation of information security programs. Conduct vulnerability assessments of existing network and system configurations to identify threats, risks, and mitigation needs. Develop and implement training and awareness programs related to IT security programs. Serve as Project Officer, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR). You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

#LI-Onsite You must be a U.S. citizen. If you are selected, you may be required to complete a one-year probationary period. This position is designated as High Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date. REAL ID requirements became effective on 05/07/25. If you are selected for this position and plan to use your driver's license or identification card during the onboarding process (i.e., for employment eligibility verification or to obtain your EPA identification card), the document must be a REAL ID-compliant state-issued driver's license or identification card that includes the REAL ID-compliant star marking, or must be an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL). You will receive information about alternative acceptable documents (e.g., passport) prior to onboarding. For more information about REAL ID, see Dept. of Homeland Security and REAL ID FAQs. You will be required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. If you are selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of your first day of employment and annually thereafter. Pre-employment drug testing is required and random testing thereafter.