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IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

This job in plain English

This is an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) job with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in Washington, DC, in its Cybersecurity and Risk Management Division. The person hired works as an Information Security Officer who supports the agency's information security programs. The job is filled through a direct hire authority, is not remote, and may involve occasional travel.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen or national, or owe allegiance to the U.S.

What you would do

  • Advise leadership on federal information security laws and agency IT security policies.
  • Monitor and report on cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation efforts.
  • Develop and maintain security authorization documents such as System Security Plans.
  • Assess technology and support acquisitions, including reviewing contract deliverables.
  • Resolve assigned incidents and respond to staff inquiries.

Do you qualify for GS-14?

With experience: You need IT-related experience, which can be paid or unpaid, or intensive training such as an IT certification. For this grade, you need one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level in federal service, such as securing cloud operations, running SOC or SIEM processes, or handling FISMA compliance and authorization documents.

With education: This position does not have an education requirement. A mix of school and industry certifications, such as CISSP, CCSP, or SANS certification, is preferred but not required.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of 2 pages or less showing work schedule, hours per week, dates, and duties
  • Career transition program documents, if you apply under CTAP or ICTAP
  • Disclosure of political appointee service in the last 5 years, if applicable
  • Supporting documents for a reasonable accommodation request, if you make one

How you will be rated: You take USA Hire assessments based on general competencies, and you must meet a cut score to be considered. Your application materials are checked against your answers, and overstating your experience may remove you from consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to 2 pages or less and show hours per week and dates for each job.
  • Submit the full package by 11:59 PM EST on 11/06/2026.
  • If the assessment link arrives after the close, finish all assessments within 48 hours.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, permanent position.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen or national
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Must be suitable for federal employment after a background investigation
  • May be required to complete a probationary period
  • Enrollment in Continuous Vetting and FBI Rap Back after hire
  • May be required to file a financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment
  • Must report to the Washington, DC duty station

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$143,913 – $187,093 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-14 · General Schedule
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Information Technology Management (2210)
Announcement
DH-13104283-27-RW

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