At the National Institutes of Health, specifically within the NIDDK division, the Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC) role sits at the crossroads of leadership and technical excellence. This position drives security architecture decisions, oversees critical security initiatives, and ensures enforcement of federal policies across complex information systems in a high-stakes environment.
Responsibilities
- Advise management on security architecture matters and strategic direction
- Lead and oversee projects to implement or update enterprise security architecture or system components
- Serve as the principal point of contact for coordination, implementation, and enforcement of information security policies
- Perform comprehensive risk and vulnerability analyses on all systems
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of system security plans, contingency plans, risk assessments, and certification statements
- Coordinate, review, and ensure compliance with the Integrated Technology Policy for contracts
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship or proof of being a U.S. National by the closing date; foreign nationals are not eligible
- Background investigation, qualification verification, onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirements before or after appointment
- All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date
- Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service
- A one-year supervisory trial or probationary period may be required upon selection/placement
- Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450, is required
- Attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving skills
- IT-related experience demonstrating four competencies, or an alternative path: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in Federal service
Overview
- Location: Montgomery County, MD (onsite)
- Salary: $143,913 to $187,093 per year
- Pay scale: GS-14; Promotion potential: 14
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Travel: Occasional travel
- Telework eligibility: Yes, as determined by agency policy; remote work is not available
- Designation: Tier II, non-emergency/teleworker position
Education
No education qualification is required for this position.
How to Apply
Submit your online application through USAJOBS by the stated deadline and include all required documents. The complete package must be received by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 07/13/2026. Follow the prompts to attach your resume and supporting materials, answer eligibility questions, and complete the application questionnaire. You may also attach a cover letter, transcripts, and applicable certifications or licenses.
Agency Contact Information
NIH HR Service Desk Branch G
Email: hrservicedeskbranchg@od.nih.gov
Address: National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, US
Next Steps
You will receive an acknowledgement email after submitting your application and will be notified of the status via email. Application progress can be tracked in your USAJOBS account. You may be contacted for an interview or to provide additional information up to several months after the closing date.
