It Spec (Infosec/Network)

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The incumbent of this position IT Specialist (NETWORK/INFOSEC) is located in the Office of Technology, for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Electronic Health Record Modernization Integration Office (EHRM-IO), within the Office of the Deputy Secretary of VA (DEPSECVA). This position manages the VA EHRM-IO cybersecurity infrastructure protection and information management components while providing expert direction and oversight to manage numerous DoD/VA EHRM projects and program functions. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/26/2026. Basic Requirements: Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. OR Experience: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate, demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 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. Selective Placement Factor: This position includes a competency/KSAs or special qualification without which a candidate could not perform the duties of a position in a satisfactory manner. Selective factors are applied in addition to minimum qualifications. Applicants who do not meet a selective factor are ineligible for further consideration. Evidence of the Selective Placement Factor must be reflected in your resume. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: Experience in performing Cybersecurity risk assessments. Applying network systems management/administration methods including end to-end systems/network connectivity and continuous performance monitoring. In addition to meeting the basic requirements and selective placement factors, candidates must also meet the grade level requirements as outlined below. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-12 for the GS-13 level) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience at the GS-12 level is defined as work that involves applying secure network operation principles and concepts, including network management, network administration, network connectivity, network cross boundary connection, security engineering, and cybersecurity; planning and managing network defense analysis projects requiring collaboration among various internal and external organizations; identifying security risks, threats and vulnerabilities of networks, systems, applications and latest technology initiatives in multiple security zones/enclaves (WAN, DMZ & LAN). For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

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