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Supervisory IT Specialist (Information Security)
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology · Posted 60 days ago
Hybrid Little Rock, AR $126K – $164K Apply by Aug 7, 2026 Information Technology Management ENTJINTJINTPISTJ
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Join the Office of Information Security (OIS) service line under OIT & be part of VA's digital transformation. OIS manages VA's cybersecurity program to protect Veteran data & VA information systems. Delivers enterprise-wide strategy, policy, governance, & network defense through collaboration with VA & OIT. As a Supervisory IT Specialist in OIS, you will enhance the security posture & resilience of VA's IT systems & data & protect the privacy & trust of Veterans & their families.
What You'll Do
- →Major Duties: Manages the development of information security strategic and program planning, the conduct of AIS operational analysis and assessment of ISO activities and management of district implementation, maintenance, coordination, consistency and control of VA facility automated information systems security operations and/or modified modifications.
- →Provides leadership, guidance, and assistance to subordinates in solving problems of a policy or administrative nature.
- →Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities and difficulty of the work to be performed.
- →The IT Supervisor's work is accomplished through managerial oversight and delegated supervision through regionally assigned.
- →Clearly communicates and treats customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner, while providing the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.
- →Consistently communicates and treats customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner, while providing the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.
- →Handles conflicts and problems in a professional manner.
- →Protect printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, federal regulations, and VA statutes and policy.
- →NCWF Code 722: Responsible for the cybersecurity of a program, organization, system, or enclave.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00AM-4:30PM Compressed/Flexible: As determined by the supervisor.
- →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: Position is at Full Performance Level.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Selectee is subject to background/suitability investigation.
- ✓Selected applicant will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment.
- ✓To be considered for this position, applicants must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓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 identification 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.
- ✓Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in affect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exemption.
Benefits
- ★Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.
- ★VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service.
- ★This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
- ★Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 6a09e646-d155-473e-aa2a-2381cc62f480
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