IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Job Title

IT Specialist (INFOSEC)/PD09173A

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Works closely with other information security professionals, IT staff, and system owners to meet VA's information security program objectives and is responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of VA's systems, networks, and data.

Serves as a National Data Center Information System Security Officer (NDC ISSO) and, within the ESO, Data Center Support Division (DCSD).

Administers National Data Center (NDC) information security programs, through planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems programs, policies, procedures, and tools, under the leadership of the Deputy Director, DCSD.

Assists with the development, recommendations, and implementation of procedures and standards within their area of responsibility, and provides an appropriate level of security, centered on acceptable risk, and industry best practice.

Performs planning and assessment tasks by developing security for information systems, contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.

Recommends and contributes to developing policies and procedures regarding prevention of unauthorized access to NDC systems, networks, and data.

Performs problem solving by contributing to the resolution of information security issues, applying relevant security principles and practices to develop compensating controls or solve operational issues.

Champions security awareness by promoting awareness of security requirements among employees located at data centers and VA facilities; ensures sound security principles are reflected in all tasks to be accomplished.

Assesses security events to determine impact; select and implement corrective actions as well as, gather and analyze data to provide focused reports on security compliance to appropriate oversight organization.

This position is primarily aligned to the following NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework work role:

Cyber Security Code 722 (Information Systems Security Manager): Responsible for the cybersecurity of a program, organization, system, or enclave.

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; 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.

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.

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 research and production facilities.