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Cybersecurity career opportunity

IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Posted by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology

  • Multiple Locations
  • full-time
  • onsite
  • 06 October 2026

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Job information

Job information
Opportunity profile
EmployerDeputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology
LocationMultiple Locations
Cybersecurity fieldSecurity Engineering & Architecture
Job specialtyIT Specialist (INFOSEC)
Employment typefull-time
Work arrangementonsite
Posted06 October 2026
Application deadline12 October 2026
CompensationUSD 140,604 – USD 187,093
Skills and qualifications
Experience levelmid
Required skillsInformation Technology Management
Frameworks and standardsNIST
Visa sponsorshipNo

Job description

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,…

Location

Multiple Locations

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