The IT Specialist (InfoSec) role at the U.S. Office of Inspector General supports the agency’s information security programs across IT infrastructure. The position involves planning, implementing, and maintaining security for systems, networks, cloud environments, applications, and data, with a focus on engineering operations and modernization within federal cybersecurity standards.
This role contributes to the Technology Directorate by applying security engineering principles, managing identity and access, encryption, continuous monitoring, and automation, while supporting cloud modernization and digital transformation aligned with organizational goals.
Overview
- Location: Washington, DC (onsite)
- Salary: USD 102,415 - 133,142 per year
- Pay scale & grade: GS 12; Promotion potential 14
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Appointment type: Permanent
- Travel: Occasional travel may be required
- Work site options: Telework eligible; Remote job: No; Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
- Security clearance: Secret
- Position sensitivity and risk: Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
- Occupations: 2210 Information Technology Management
- Supervisory status: No
- Drug test: Yes
Responsibilities
- Supports the Technology Directorate's IT engineering operations, including security configuration and implementation of servers, cloud systems, storage, virtual infrastructure, network devices, enterprise platforms, and management software
- Supports cybersecurity operations for IT networks, systems, and cloud platforms by applying cybersecurity policies and security engineering principles, including identity and access management, encryption, continuous monitoring, secure configuration, and automation, following established procedures
- Contributes to the analysis, planning, and support of the OIG's enterprise IT framework; provides input to cloud modernization, automation initiatives, and digital transformation efforts in alignment with organizational goals
- Supports the planning, design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of networked and cloud systems
Requirements
- U.S. citizen to apply
- Ability to obtain SECRET security clearance
- Pass background investigation
- Financial disclosure is required
- Selective Service registration required
- Completion of one year probationary period may be required
- Minimum Qualifications GS-12: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11
- Specialized experience includes: Assisting with the secure configuration, automation, monitoring, and management of enterprise IT infrastructure including cloud services, virtualization, networking, access management, encryption, and security monitoring in accordance with federal cybersecurity standards and best practices
- Specialized experience includes: Supporting the governance, modernization, and security of enterprise IT and communications services by utilizing cloud-native technologies and assisting with risk mitigation efforts and compliance with federal authorization requirements
- Specialized experience includes: Supporting executive briefings, participating in multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to collaboration and information sharing among stakeholders to advance IT modernization, cybersecurity, and cloud transformation projects
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
- Retirement plan
- Thrift Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Personal leave days
- Paid federal holidays
- Flexible work schedules
- Telework
- Tuition reimbursement
- Transportation subsidies
- Uniform allowance
- Health and wellness programs
- Fitness centers
This job is open to
- The public: U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
- Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL): Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants
Clarification from the agency: Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. The "Rule of Three", Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.
Required Documents
- Your resume
- Your responses to the job questionnaire View Questionnaire
- Are you a current or former federal employee? Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action
- Are you claiming ICTAP priority selection rights? Submit a copy of your Agency notice, most recent performance rating, most recent SF-50, and related documentation
- Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50 and a statement with appointment details
How to apply
To begin your online application, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable supporting documentation. All materials, including transcripts, must be in English.
Agency contact information
Dhymee Fields
Email: Dhymee.Fields@oig.dhs.gov
Office of Inspector General, 245 Murray Lane SW, Washington, DC 20548, US
Next steps
Applications will be reviewed to identify the best-qualified candidates and referred to the hiring manager for consideration and interviews. Applicants will receive email updates after each stage. If selected, a suitability/security background investigation will be conducted, and interviews are required for this position.
Overview details
- Status: Accepting applications
- Posted: This month
- Application deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET on July 24, 2026
- Location: Washington, DC; Many vacancies
- Telework eligibility: Yes
- Remote work: No
- Relocation expenses: Not reimbursed
- Security clearance: SECRET
- Travel: Occasional
