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IT Specialist (InfoSec)
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology · Posted 2 days ago
HybridSalt Lake City, UT$106K – $138KApply by May 29, 2026Information Technology ManagementENTJINTJINTPISTJOperations
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This position is located within the Office of Information Technology (OIT), Office of Information Security, Information Security Operations. The incumbent serves as an Information Technology (IT) Specialist within an Information Security (InfoSec) specialty.
What You'll Do
- →OIT Mission and Vision statements OIT Mission: The mission of the Office of Information and Technology (OIT) is to collaborate with our business partners to create the best experience for all Veterans.
- →OIT Vision: To become a world-class organization that provides a seamless, unified Veteran experience through the delivery of state-of-the-art technology.
- →Major Duties: Provide advice and guidance in implementing IT security policies and procedures in the development and operation of network systems.
- →Verify that application software/network/system security postures are implemented as stated, document deviations, and recommend required actions to correct those deviations.
- →Work with stakeholders to resolve computer security incidents and vulnerability compliance Assess security events to determine impact and implementing corrective actions.
- →Verify minimum security requirements are in place for all systems Conduct risks and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
- →Ensure that plans of actions and milestones or remediation plans are in place for vulnerabilities identified during risk assessments, audits, inspections, etc.
- →Review authorization and assurance documents to confirm that the level of risk is within acceptable limits for each software application, system, and network.
- →Oversee the management and maintenance of accreditation packages to ensure compliance with required standards.
- →Assure successful implementation and functionality of security requirements and appropriate information technology (IT) policies and procedures that are consistent with the organization's mission and goals.
- →Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: Yes Telework: Adhoc telework may be authorized at management discretion.
- →Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Position Description/PD#: IT Specialist (InfoSec)/PD17859A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Demands: The work is sedentary.
- →Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site and carrying light items such as papers or books.
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓Additional Requirements: This is not a remote position.
- ✓OI&T has multiple worksites at various duty locations, and the individual(s) selected may be assigned to any federal government work site.
- ✓This announcement will NOT be used for changing duty locations.
- ✓If selected, and you are a current VA employee, and not on an approved exemption, you will continue to report to your current duty location.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 20a19b34-f5a5-49b0-912a-cc02eeb06e71
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