IT Spec (INFOSEC) 'Information System Security Officer (ISSO)', GS-2210-13 FPL GS-13 (DH)

Department of Education Headquarters; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 106,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Department of Education Headquarters is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) at GS-2210-13 to oversee IT security controls and security authorization documents, ensuring policy compliance and risk reduction.

The role requires analyzing IT security activities, reporting incidents, and ensuring system changes meet security requirements while supporting ED's mission in education programs.

Qualifications

• Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level.
• Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the implementation of information technology (IT) security controls and security authorization documents to assure the system is compliant with mandated security policies and requirements.
• Providing security analysis of IT activities to ensure that appropriate security measures are in place and being enforced and remediated as needed.
• Recognizing a possible security violation and take appropriate action to report the incident and take corrective measures to rectify a cybersecurity incident.
• Continuously validating the system against policies/guidelines/procedures/regulations/laws to ensure compliance.

Job description

IT Spec (INFOSEC) 'Information System Security Officer (ISSO)', GS-2210-13 FPL GS-13 (DH)

• Hiring Agency: Department of Education Headquarters

This position is in the U.S. Department of Education (ED), Federal Student Aid (FSA), Chief Technology Division, Security Services Division as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO). FSA manages the administrative and oversight functions supporting programs authorized under Title I and Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Key Responsibilities

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first. We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.

As a IT Specialist (INFOSEC) 'Information System Security Officer (ISSO)' GS-2210-13, you will be responsible for: Overseeing the implementation of information technology (IT) security controls and security authorization documents to assure the system is compliant with mandated security policies and requirements. Providing security analysis of IT activities to ensure that appropriate security measures are in place and being enforced and remediated as needed.

Recognizing a possible security violation and takes appropriate action to report the incident as required and takes corrective measures to rectify a cybersecurity incident. Ensuring that all system modifications, acquisitions, and outsourcing efforts address information security requirements consistent with organizational goals. Continuously validating the system against policies/ guidelines/ procedures/ regulations/ laws to ensure compliance.

Requirements & Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level. Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, please click Foreign Education.

As an ED employee, you will also benefit from our family-friendly work environment.

• excused leave for Parent/Teacher Conferences (3 hours)
• excused leave for annual health screenings (4 hours)
• matching leave for community volunteer service.
• Other flexibilities that may be available to you include alternative work schedules.
• You may be eligible to receive a recruitment incentive for this position.
• You may be eligible to receive a relocation incentive for this position.
• You may be eligible to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program as a recruitment incentive for this position.

To receive this incentive payment, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of Education Headquarters, Department of Education.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $106437 – $172980/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 2026-10-18.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.