IT Specialist

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology in the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Engineering Technician to join Infrastructure Operations. The role supports secure, high-availability IT and cloud solutions for Veterans and helps protect mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities include enforcing data center standards, developing cybersecurity programs, maintaining documentation, coordinating with customers on installations, and managing IT assets and cabling.

Responsibilities

• Complies with and enforces data center standards even when work is performed by other entities in the data center.
• Develops, directs, implement, administers agency computer security programs, including risk analysis, threat assessment without technical review.
• Creates and maintains documentation on information technology infrastructure at the data center.
• Coordinates with customers for requirements for installation and troubleshooting support of hardware in the data center.
• Performs asset management/inventory of information technology resources in the data center.
• Plans, coordinates and installs all cabling and hardware at the data center.
• Displays knowledge of installed operating systems, network systems, applications, protocols, and equipment; and the IT infrastructure sufficient to serve as a customer technical analyst with responsibility for resolving the complex customer problems.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology
• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Join VA's Infrastructure Operations (IO) to deliver and maintain secure, high-availability IT and cloud solutions. Help protect and modernize mission-critical systems and support quality services for Veterans. Work in a dynamic, innovative environment as an Engineering Technician located in Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology (VA).

Key Responsibilities

Complies with and enforces data center standards even when work is performed by other entities in the data center. Develops, directs, implement, administers agency computer security programs, including risk analysis, threat assessment without technical review. Creates and maintains documentation on information technology infrastructure at the data center. Coordinates with customers for requirements for installation and troubleshooting support of hardware in the data center.

Performs asset management/inventory of information technology resources in the data center. Plans, coordinates and installs all cabling and hardware at the data center. Displays knowledge of installed operating systems, network systems, applications, protocols, and equipment; and the IT infrastructure sufficient to serve as a customer technical analyst with responsibility for resolving the complex customer problems. This is a Bargaining Unit Position.

This position is primarily aligned to the following NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework work roles: NCWF Code: Cybersecurity Code 441 - Network Operations Specialist: Plans, implements, and operates network services/systems, to include hardware and virtual environments. Cybersecurity Code 802 - IT Project Manager: Directly manages information technology projects. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: Available at Supervisors discretion.

Telework: ADHOC, as determined by Agency Policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: IT Specialist/PD19143ARelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

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 $92023 – $119633/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 2026-10-22.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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