IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Summary About the Position: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. 40-hour workweek w/ in 0600-1800 core. Professional office setting w/ regular site visits across campus. Incumbent will achieve professional growth, mastery of Department of Defense security framework, & impact on delivery of military healthcare. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Learn more about this agency Duties Implement, manage, and enforce federal, DoD, and DHA policies and standards relating to information systems security and privacy. Ensure all Information Assurance (IA), Cybersecurity, and IT professionals obtain and maintain their required DoD Cyber Workforce Work Role foundational qualifications, certifications, and continuing education. Respond to reported security breaches, unauthorized disclosures, and violations of rules, regulations, policies, and codes of conduct by coordinating immediate containment, mitigation, and investigation activities. Assess security events, vulnerabilities, and privacy spills to determine operational and compliance impact. Develop and execute rapid corrective action plans, delivering recommendations to for preventive solutions to mitigate future risks. Develop, maintain, and facilitate the appropriate closure of Plans of Action and Milestones and related system remediation activities. Ensure all outstanding system vulnerabilities and privacy-related compliance gaps are tracked, prioritized, and mitigated in accordance with federal timelines. Develop, document, and test Standard Operating Procedures and incident response workflows for the service desk, system administrators, and security staff. Ensure reporting pipelines include clear, regulatory-compliant escalation paths for both cyber security events and privacy/HIPAA data spills. Identify, document, and support system Interconnection Security Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding/Agreement. Ensure all external network connections and data-sharing agreements comply with strict DoD boundary defense standards and federal privacy safeguarding requirements. Assist in the execution and daily operations of the organization's privacy compliance program. Coordinate privacy initiatives, conduct Privacy Impact Assessments, and provide guidance to staff on the secure handling of sensitive data. Requirements Conditions of employment This position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Immunization screening may be required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position. This position may have mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirement and may be subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccination unless otherwise exempt for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire). This position may require the incumbent to have Tuberculosis testing. This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules. This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. Incumbent may be required to travel up to 10% of the time. This position is designated as part of the DoD Cyber Workforce in accordance with DoDM 8140.03. Incumbent is required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training to obtain and maintain required certification/recertification. Legacy DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II baseline certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, CCNA Security) remain acceptable to satisfy the foundational training/certification requirement. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for IT Specialist (INFOSEC): Specialized and Other Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes identifying and tracking Information Technology (IT) security risks and vulnerabilities; monitoring and evaluating overall network compliance with Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) security requirements; assessing security events to determine impact and implementing corrective actions; and managing Information Assurance training for applicable personnel. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined: (1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: completing work independently that rarely requires editing or review by others. (2) Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: resolving simple and routine problems, questions, or complaints and providing support and guidance to customers on non-routine issues; serving as a primary resource for customers, requesting assistance with complex issues when necessary; and participating in meetings and providing advice to customers in own area of expertise. (3) Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: expressing facts and ideas in a clear, concise, convincing, and organized manner; clearly conveying moderately complex ideas, concepts, and information to customers; exhibiting active listening by demonstrating understanding of audience comments and/or questions. (4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: identifying and solving problems by gathering and applying information from a variety of materials or sources that provide several alternatives; recognizing and taking action to address non-routine problems; soliciting feedback from multiple stakeholders to understand an issue or problem and accurately assess its root causes and potential solutions; seeking supervisory review where appropriate. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or, three full years of graduate education from an accredited or pre-accredited institution that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.