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 an IT Cybersecurity 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.
Advises and makes recommendations to senior officials concerning the feasibility and appropriateness of the department's cyber tools, technologies and configuration guidelines. Provide governing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical IT issues.
Provides expert analysis and advice on complex risk management compliance and/or program issues and serves as a resource for congressional inquiries and Inspector General complaints in the identification and investigation of cybersecurity risk management problems. Responsible for program/project resources, allocation plans, workforce development plans, budget forecasts, initiatives, and policies.
Coordinates the Advanced Analytics team analysts' activities to ensure that all workflow, analysis activities, work products and security recommendations are accurate and complete with regards to VA and CSOC policies and procedures.
Develops solutions to integration/interoperability, manages assigned projects, communicates complex technical requirements to non-technical personnel and prepares and presents briefings to senior management officials on complex/controversial issues. Incumbent will have the broadest latitude in the exercise of own initiatives to create unique approaches to the solution of technical and administrative IT architecture problems.
This position is primarily aligned to the following NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework work roles: 511-Cyber Defense Analyst 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.us-cert.gov/workforce-development/cyber-career-pathways Position Description/PD#: IT Specialist (INFOSEC)/PD17668A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Travel Required: Occasional travel may be required as needed for this position Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm 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/situational telework Bargaining Unit Eligible: No Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary during the planning/preparation phase.
The work may require walking and standing for prolong periods in conjunction with travel and at the onsite assessment location. The incumbent may carry light items such as papers, books or computers, or drive a motor vehicle. The work does not require any special physical effort. Working Conditions: The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions.
This position requires occasional travel using both air and ground transportation.
There is no educational substitution for this position at this grade level.
This position is with Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $140604 – $187093/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-12.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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