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.
Supervises all areas and tasks within their assigned directorate, therefore must possess knowledge in all areas. Directly supervises teams within the formal CPCR audit and inspection process overseeing the remediation process for draft and final reports. Monitors performance of all employees assigned to team. Provides advice and guidance on a wide range and variety of complex IT issues.
Makes decisions or recommendations that significantly influence important agency IT policies or programs. Ensures rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices. Developes methods to monitor and measure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts. Serves as senior expert and consultant to top agency management officials to advise on integrating IT programs with other programs of equivalent scope and complexity.
This position is primarily aligned to the following NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework work roles: 805: IT Program Auditor - Responsible for conducting evaluations of technology programs or their individual components to determine compliance with published standards.
612: Security Control Assessor - Responsible for conducting independent comprehensive assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by a system to determine their overall effectiveness. 422: Data Analyst - Responsible for analyzing data from multiple disparate sources to provide cybersecurity and privacy insight.
Designs and implements custom algorithms, workflow processes, and layouts for complex, enterprise-scale data sets used for modeling, data mining, and research purposes.
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 Position Description/PD#: Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)/PD20343A Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: 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. Bargaining Unit: No Physical Demands: The work is sedentary. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and to attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site.
Some employees may carry light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or drive a motor vehicle. The work does not require any special physical effort. Occasionally work may be done in computer rooms, power and generator rooms and telecommunications rooms. Working Conditions: The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions.
Some employees may occasionally be exposed to uncomfortable conditions in such places as computer rooms, emergency power rooms and telecommunications rooms.
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 $126384 – $164301/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-14 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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