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Supervisory IT Specialist (Information Security)
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology · Posted 65 days ago
Hybrid Hines, IL $107K – $140K Apply by Aug 4, 2026 Information Technology Management ENTJINTJINTPISTJ
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Join the Office of Information Security (OIS) service line under OIT and be part of VA's digital transformation. OIS manages VA's cybersecurity program to protect Veteran data and VA information systems. Delivers enterprise-wide strategy, policy, governance, and network defense through collaboration with VA and OIT. As a Supervisory IT Specialist, you will enhance the security posture and resilience of VA's IT systems and data and protect the privacy and trust of Veterans and their families.
What You'll Do
- →Provides supervisory oversight and guidance to the Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) staff that are responsible for monitoring the security and operational status of the agency's applications and performing a centralized capability to detect and respond to all cyber security incidents and threats involving the organization's systems and networks.
- →Serves as the supervisor over a team of Cyber Defense Analysts responsible for ensuring the confidentially, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the detection of cyber security threats and vulnerabilities.
- →Planning, analysis, development, implementation, and enhancement of information technology security programs, procedures, and tools for the Department.
- →Demonstrate and maintain knowledge of applicable cyber defense policies, regulations, and compliance documents specifically related to cyber defense auditing.
- →Provide subject matter expertise to the development of cyber operations specific indicators.
- →Oversee personnel responsible for the identification, detection, protection of security events to determine impact and implementing corrective actions.
- →Assure implementation of higher level security requirements such as those resulting from laws, regulations, or Presidential directives.
- →Identify need for changes based on new security technologies or threats.
- →NICE Code: 752 - Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner: Develops and maintains cybersecurity plans, strategy, and policy to support and align with organizational cybersecurity initiatives and regulatory compliance.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00AM-3:30PM Compressed/Flexible: As determined by the Agency Policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Remote: This is not a remote position.
- →Telework: This position may be authorized for ADHOC telework Promotion Potential: The position is at Full Performance Level This position is non-bargaining unit eligible.
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.
- ✓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.
- ✓There is no educational substitution for this position at this grade level.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 14844ee6-5815-435f-bf93-f32555c25f1d
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