Defense Health Agency · 17 hours ago
IT Specialist (INFOSEC)
Falls Church, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$144K/yr - $197K/yr
1+ years expThe US Defense Health Agency is seeking an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) responsible for overseeing and managing the cybersecurity posture of assigned information systems. The role involves developing and enforcing security policies, conducting risk assessments, and coordinating cybersecurity activities across systems.
Health Care
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as the Information System Security Manager responsible for overseeing and managing the cybersecurity posture of assigned information systems across their full lifecycle, ensuring compliance with DoD, federal, and organizational policies
Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates cybersecurity risks and system vulnerabilities; conducts risk assessments and recommends mitigation strategies
Develops, implements, and enforces information system security policies, standards, and procedures in accordance with the Risk Management Framework for Department of Defense (/Department of War) Information Technology (IT)
Plans and coordinates cybersecurity engineering activities, including trade-off analyses between hardware, software, and architectural solutions to balance security, performance, interoperability, and cost
Manages cybersecurity resources and funding associated with system security activities, ensuring appropriate allocation to support compliance, sustainment, and modernization requirements
Leads and oversees functional cybersecurity teams, providing technical direction, mentoring, and professional development; ensures personnel are trained, certified, and aware of current cybersecurity threats, policies, and best practices
Coordinates with system owners, program managers, security engineers, ISSOs, network operations, and external stakeholders to ensure integrated and consistent security implementation across interconnected systems and environments
Qualification
Required
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation
Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance
Approximately 10% travel may be required
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below
One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Applying strategies to complex cybersecurity challenges; 2) Identifying potential security risk; 3) Ensuring compliance with information security procedures
The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience which demonstrates each of the four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving
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
This position is designated under the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) as Information Systems Security Manager - 722 and requires an Advanced proficiency level
As a condition of employment, the employee must meet the qualification for this role in accordance with DoD Manual 8140.03 at time of hire
The employee must provide documentation of their qualification status upon request
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship
One year probationary period may be required
Direct Deposit of Pay is required
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Company
Defense Health Agency
Defense Health Agency provides Tricare Health Plan, pharmacy, public health, and health information technology.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Donald W Sheets, DMD, MS, FACP, FICD
CEO/ Chief Dental Officer and Chief Dental Clinical Management Team
Jim Weinstein, PhD
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