Information Technology Specialist

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology

Salt Lake City (UT)

Remote

USD 106,000 - 138,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology in the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Senior Information Technology Specialist. The role is part of the Connectivity and Collaboration (CCS) and Infrastructure Engineering (IE) Core Network Services (CNS), focusing on planning, implementing and operating IT systems and networks to support secure government operations.

The position emphasizes advising customers on complex IT issues, coordinating system projects, and maintaining

Qualifications

No educational substitution is allowed at this grade level.

Responsibilities

Provide advice and guidance on complex IT issues to customer organizations.
Plan, coordinate and support the design, development, testing, installation and support of new and modified systems including security applications.
Maintain documentation on IT systems and infrastructure, configuration standards, and historical data.
Work with information security policies and protect information systems.

Skills

Network Operations

Cybersecurity

Documentation

IT systems management

Communication skills

Job description

Hiring Agency: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology
Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Location Negotiable After Selection

This position, Information Technology (IT) Specialist is located in the Connectivity and Collaboration (CCS), Infrastructure Engineering (IE) Core Network Services (CNS), Office of Information and Technology (OIT) and serves as a Senior IT Specialist.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited to: Provide advice and guidance, within the assigned specialty, of complex IT issues to the customer organizations. Plan and coordinate the design, development, testing, installation, and support of new and modified systems, including state-of-the-art security applications; hardware and software. Use of oral and written communication methods and techniques to accomplish continuing coordination with IT program managers and customers.

Ability to manage stressful situations and deal with obstacles within the working environment, which includes peer relations and the demands of handling multiple tasks, and ability to be flexible, creative, showing initiative and being persistent as a team player. Creates and maintains documentation on IT systems and infrastructure to include configuration standards, as-built diagrams and historical and trending information.

Works with information security policies, vulnerabilities of computer and data communications systems, and the basic tools and practices for protecting information systems. Plan, execute, operate and maintain IT systems and infrastructure. This is a Bargaining Unit Position. This position is primarily aligned to the following NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework work role: NCWF Code: 441 Category - Network Operations Specialist.

Plans, implements, and operates network services/systems, to include hardware and virtual environments.

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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm. Compressed/Flexible: Available at managers discretion.

Telework: Ad hoc/Situational as determined by Agency Policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Information Technology Specialist/PD10066A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary, but may involve periods of walking, bending, stooping, lifting, carrying, moving (up to 50 pounds) components and supplies, reaching, pulling, and working at a keyboard and monitor. Subject to call back outside tour of duty.

Working Conditions: The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The environment involves everyday risks that require normal safety precautions.

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $106437 – $138370/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-15.