It Specialist (Infosec)

This IT Specialist (Security) position is located in the Office and Information and Technology (OI&T), Office of Information Security (OIS), Information Security Policy and Strategy (ISPS), Enterprise Security Operations (ESO). The Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) provides adaptable, secure, and cost- effective technology services across the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Major Duties: Provide advice and technical support to the Supervisor, Data Center Support Division on security related issues. Facilitate and coordinate the gathering, analysis and preservation of evidence used in addressing security violations. Ensure sound security principles are reflected in all tasks to be accomplished (independently undertaken and group/team projects). Interpret patterns of noncompliance to determine their impact on levels of risk and/or overall effectiveness of the enterprise's cybersecurity program. Responsible for the cybersecurity of a program, organization, system, or enclave. This position is primarily aligned to the following NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework work roles: CSC: 722-Information Systems Security Manager Responsible for the cybersecurity of a program, organization, system, or enclave. For more information about these work roles, where they fit within the larger Cyber Workforce, and how they can support your unique career journey, please visit the Cyber Career Pathways tool on the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies website: https://niccs.cisa.gov/tools/cyber-career-pathways-tool Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Compressed/flexible schedule available at the manager's discretion Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: It Specialist (Infosec)/09173-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.