Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (Security)

Indian Health Service; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Supervisory Information Technology Specialist to lead security operations and policy implementations impacting healthcare software. Candidates should have significant experience in cybersecurity governance within healthcare organizations, especially with Electronic Health Records systems.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Direct deposit for pay

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity governance and policy in a healthcare setting.
• One year at GS-13 level or equivalent in the private or public sector.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technical and professional personnel.
• Design and deploy security operation strategies.
• Lead the establishment of security controls and methodologies.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Summary

This position is with the Office of Information Technology, Division of Information Security. The purpose of this position is to develop and implement security policies and systems which impact patient care and healthcare delivery software applications for Indian Health Service (IHS) systems. The incumbent reports to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) or designee.

Summary

This position is with the Office of Information Technology, Division of Information Security. The purpose of this position is to develop and implement security policies and systems which impact patient care and healthcare delivery software applications for Indian Health Service (IHS) systems. The incumbent reports to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) or designee.

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Duties

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• Supervise technical and professional personnel, design and deploy security operation strategies and execute risk and vulnerability assessments.
• Lead in the establishment of appropriate security controls and management, as well as effective security methodologies and documentation processes for Federal and Tribal partners.
• Provide consultation to all Office of Information Technology (OIT) management team members on ways the Division of Information Security can contribute to and assist with successful execution of OIT responsibilities.
  
  

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period

U.S. Citizenship is required

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.

Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.

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Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
  
  

In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

GS-14: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level.

Your Resume Must Demonstrate At Least One (1) Year Of Specialized Experience Equivalent To At Least The Next Lower Grade Level In The Federal Service Obtained In Either The Private Or Public Sector Performing The Following Type Of Work And/or Tasks:

• Working in a healthcare organization on issues relating to cybersecurity governance and policy.
• Performing as an information technology security leader.
• Planning and providing security for a healthcare organization with a focus on an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  
  

NOTE: Your resume must demonstrate all specialized experience listed above.

SELECTIVE FACTOR

A Selective Factor Is a Competency/knowledge, Skill, Ability (KSA) Or Special Qualification Without Which a Candidate Could Not Perform The Duties Of This Position In a Satisfactory Manner. There Is a Selective Factor Applied In Addition To The Basic Requirements And Minimum Qualifications For This Position. Applicants Who Do Not Meet This Selective Factor Are Ineligible For Further Consideration. This Position Requires The Following Certification(s):

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2).
  
  

NOTE: Proof of certification must be submitted at the time of application submission.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

There are no education requirements.

Additional information

This position is not covered by a Bargaining Unit.

This position has no promotion potential.

This position is being announced concurrently under the Excepted Service Examining Plan/Merit Promotion (ESEP/MP) procedures. Review vacancy announcement number IHS-25-HQ-12742467-ESEP/MP for eligibility requirements. If you are interested and meet this eligibility requirement, please submit an application under the ESEP/MP vacancy announcement.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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