IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Justice Management Division; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Security and Emergency Planning Staff (SEPS) seeks an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) to lead access control systems, PIV/PIV-I, and HSPD-12 programs. You will manage security policies, COR duties for a services contract, and oversee full life-cycle credential issuance for DOJ components.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, ensure system security compliance, and support CCTV and other IT programs in a high-security environment.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in security authentication technologies (PKI, secure cards, biometrics).
• Experience with physical security platforms (USAccess, PIV, PIV-I, CCURE).
• Ability to evaluate and implement security policies for personnel credentials.

Responsibilities

• Serve as IT security SME for access control, CCTV, and related IT programs.
• Establish and maintain policies and procedures for PIV/DOJ credentialing.
• Coordinate major applications and office automation for end users.
• Act as COR for a professional services contract supporting Identification Offices and Visitors Centers.
• Oversee life-cycle PIV/PIV-I card issuance and ID office operations.
• Perform ISSO duties, release management, and maintain HSPD-12 system security plan.
• Coordinate with development, test, infra, security and management teams.

Skills

PIV PIV-I operations

HSPD-12 security programs

Access control systems

Security policy development

Program coordination

ISSO responsibilities

Education

OPM qualification guidance reference

Tools

USAccess

CCURE 9000

BIRS (BI Reporting)

SIP

Job description

Summary

This position is in the Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Security and Emergency Planning Staff (SEPS), Justice Protective Service, Technical Operations. SEPS has responsibility for the engineering, design, acquisition, implementation and operation of all information technology involving access control, closed circuit television and all other IT programs associated with the physical security supporting the Department of Justice.

Duties

• 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.

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.

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.

Education: Some federal 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;
• 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.

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.

Required Documents

It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of required documents below and submit the necessary documentation based on your eligibility.

Resume

Resume - All Applicants:

• Official position title,
• Employer name and contact information,
• Start and end dates (including month and year),
• Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time,
• A list of duties performed and accomplishments.

If you are a current or former Federal employee:

• You must submit your most recent
• Submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation or appraisal, signed, showing your final rating. If a performance appraisal is not available submit a statement explaining why one is not available. Note: See

Due Weight for Performance:

• You must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, and
• A list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process. Due weight for performance applies to federal and non-federal work. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available.

If you are a qualifying parent or spouse:

• When claiming a Veteran's Preference, you must submit your last DD‑214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) form, specifically the Member #4 Copy, indicating dates and character of service and discharge type.
• If you are a
• If you are the qualifying parent or spouse of a disabled, deceased, or deployed Veteran, and are seeking a derived preference eligibility, you must submit appropriate supporting documentation such as the Veterans DD‑214, SF‑15, VA Letter, and/or Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. See
• For more information on each type of Veterans Preference, and the documentation required for each, see

If you are a person with a disability, claiming eligibility under

• You must submit "proof of a disability" documentation ("Proof of a disability" is a letter stating that you have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability or psychiatric disability).
• You must get this letter from your doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any Federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits.
• For more information about Schedule A and verification requirements, please see

Agency contact information

Kim Hall

Phone Email Address Justice Management Division, Security and Emergency Planning Staff

2 Constitution Square

145 N Street NE

Room 9W.300

Washington, DC 20530

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