IT Specialist (INFOSEC).

Offices-to-go; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Offices-to-go in Washington, DC, seeks an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) to support federal security programs focused on PIV, HSPD-12, USAccess, and CCURE 9000. The role requires expertise in access control systems, biometrics, PKI and related security platforms, with responsibility for security planning, policy development, and operational oversight.

You will act as COR on a professional services contract, coordinate across development, testing, and security teams, manage system security plans, and

Qualifications

• Experience with evaluating security authentication technologies (PKI, secure cards, biometrics).
• Experience with physical security platforms (SIP, CCURE 9000, AEGIS).
• Familiarity with USAccess, PIV, PIV-I, HSPD-12.

Responsibilities

• Serve as COR on a program manager-led contract for Identification Offices and Visitors Centers (SEPS/JPS).
• Provide leadership across scope, operations, finances, personnel and performance.
• Oversee full lifecycle PIV/PIV-I card issuance and ID office operations.
• Perform ISSO duties, system release management, and maintain HSPD-12 security artifacts to sustain ATO for USAccess.

Skills

PIV/PIV-I/HSPD-12 experience

Security authentication technologies

Education

Basic Qualification for 2210 series

Job description

Duties

The duties and responsibilities for a IT Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-13 generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Must be the subject matter expert on the following IT systems USAccess, CCure, and Business IRS Systems. Must have experience with PIV, PIV-I, AND HSPD-12 operations. Designing, implementing, or operating all information technology involving access control, closed circuit television (CCTV) and other information technology programs associated with the physical security that supports the Department of Justice.
• Establishing and maintaining policies, standards and procedures for automated information processing and computer security as it pertains to PIV, DOJ credentials, and ID Office operations.
• Coordinating, planning, developing, implementing and assessing major applications and office automation for end users.
• The position will be the COR working with a Program Manager for a professional services contract supporting the Identification Offices and Visitors Centers managed under SEPS/JPS. Provide leadership; scope, operational, financial, personnel, and performance management; and HSPD-12 and PACS (CCURE) subject matter expertise.
• The position will oversee the full life‑cycle PIV and PIV-I card issuance to all components of the Department.
• The position will be responsible for ID office operations & maintenance, software development, and testing services for the Department HSP{D-12 Program. The position will perform as the federal JPS information system security officer (ISSO), system release management activities, manage the HSPD-12 system security plan, and all related security activities to maintain a FISMA HIGH authority to operate for the USAccess program. The position will supervise the release of application enhancements, system and infrastructure maintenance, and system security updates.
• Coordinated activities among development, test, infrastructure, security and management teams.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a probationary or trial period. See "Additional Information" for specific details.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.
• This position requires the incumbent to hold a security clearance at the Top Secret/SCI level.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of IT Specialist (INFOSEC), at GS-2210-13, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below.

Basic Qualification for 2210 series: Please refer to the OPM

AND

Specialize Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service, which includes: Experience with evaluating new security authentication technologies, such as public key infrastructure certificates, secure cards and/or biometrics and utilizing physical security system platforms (such as, SIP, CCURE 9000 or AEGIS systems) for physical access control, intrusion detection, USAccess, PIV, PIV-I, C-Cure, and Business Intelligence Reporting Systems (BIRS).

You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by 11/02/2026 of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

After you submit this application, you will receive an e‑mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 11/02/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

Education

Somefederal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Probationary or Trial Period (as applicable): As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here:

DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here:

Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at:

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code

9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.