SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Science & Technology Directorate, Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency, seeks a Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC) to lead a team and oversee secure IT program outcomes in support of homeland security missions.

The ideal candidate will manage risk, ensure compliance with background investigations and pre-employment screenings, and guide technical efforts to deliver sustainable security technologies for DHS operations.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen per requirements.
• Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Background investigation required.
• Pre-employment drug test (TDP) and random testing.
• Possible one-year probationary period.
• Consent for DHS sharing of application for similar positions.
• Complete initial online assessment and USAHire assessment if required.
• OD JFE Confidential Financial Disclosure Form annually (OGE 450).

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver effective and sustainable technologies, systems, and capabilities to support homeland security missions and enhance DHS operational effectiveness.
• Provide supervisory IT security leadership in the DHS Science & Technology Directorate’s HSARPA.

Skills

INFOSEC knowledge

Leadership

Job description

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science & Technology Directorate, Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency.

The primary purpose of this position is to develop and deliver effective and sustainable technologies, systems, and capabilities to support homeland security missions and enhance DHS operational effectiveness.

Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-15, your typical work assignments may include:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is subject to random testing.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
• You will be required to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Form annually.