IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Benefits and Work Arrangements

• Salary: USD 121,785 to 158,322 per year
• Location: Alexandria, VA on site
• Work arrangements: HUD offers alternative and flexible work schedules
• Employment type: Bargaining unit position
• Compliance: Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Relocation and incentives: Relocation expenses, relocation incentive, and recruitment incentive will not be paid
• Application sharing: You may indicate if you would like your application information shared with other HUD Program Offices during the online process

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute complex assignments and develop new methods, policies, approaches, and procedures
• Provide guidance on a wide range of complex issues
• Interpret Operation Security (OPSEC) policies, standards, and guidelines
• Serve as the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and principal POC for security of the IT systems under the ISSO
• Oversee security plan preparation, including Authorization to Operate (ATO) coordination with the System Owner
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments to identify vulnerabilities and protection needs
• Promote security awareness among management and align security principles with organizational goals
• Conduct systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews
• Develop systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures
• Prepare and present complex reports on various subjects
• Analyze and resolve complex security operations issues and ensure IT program integration
• Develop and manage systems to meet current and future business requirements and optimize the architecture
• Coordinate the implementation of computer security technical solutions and corrective actions with stakeholders

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
• A one year probationary period may be required
• Must successfully complete a background investigation
• Public Trust background investigation required
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine suitability for Federal employment
• Salary payments via Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer
• If male and born after December 31, 1959, must certify Selective Service registration or exemption
• Undergo a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process requiring two forms of identification from Form I-9
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business travel
• Refer to Additional Information Section for additional Conditions of Employment
• Interpret and implement existing IT security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures
• Perform vulnerability assessments of networks and systems and recommend corrective actions to senior management
• Develop, implement, and coordinate activities to protect and restore IT systems, services, and capabilities
• Coordinate implementation of computer security technical solutions with system stakeholders
• Attention to detail in all work and thoroughness in performing duties
• Customer service orientation to assess needs, provide information, resolve problems, and deliver quality services
• Effective oral communication tailored to the audience and context
• Strong problem solving and judgment to evaluate information and recommend solutions

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

Additional Information

• OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies
• Relocation expenses will not be paid
• Relocation incentive will not be paid
• Recruitment incentive will not be paid
• This is a bargaining unit position
• This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act
• HUD offers alternative and flexible work schedules
• This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for similar positions across HUD
• During the online application, you may indicate if you want your information shared with other HUD Program Offices

Conditions of Employment

HUD employees are subject to government-wide and HUD-specific ethics laws, with restrictions on engagement in real estate related business and other activities. For details on applicable ethics rules and HUD-specific restrictions, see the HUD ethics information page.

Reasonable Accommodation Requests

If you need a reasonable accommodation for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you may request it in your online application with supporting documentation. Requests must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests are made on a case-by-case basis.