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Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) – Direct Hire Authority

Other Agencies and Independent Organizations · Department of State

This job in plain English

This is an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) job in Arlington, Virginia, with the Bureau of Diplomatic Security at the U.S. Department of State. The work involves testing and reviewing new technology, such as cloud services and operational technology, for security risks before the Department uses it. It is a direct hire announcement, travel of up to 25% may be required, and the agency may fill more than one position from it.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

It may close early. This job will close once the agency receives 100 applications, which may be before the stated closing date.

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.

The public may apply, but you must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the United States. The agency says this is a public notice that may or may not lead to a selection.

What you would do

  • Leads assigned innovation and emerging technology initiatives within the division
  • Plans and conducts research, testing, and evaluation of proposed emerging technologies
  • Conducts security reviews to find vulnerabilities, assess risks, and check compliance
  • Performs cybersecurity assessments and security control evaluations of systems and services
  • Develops and recommends cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures

Do you qualify for GS-13?

With experience: You need IT-related experience showing four competencies: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. You also need at least 1 full year of specialized experience comparable to GS-12 in federal service, such as conducting cybersecurity assessments, recommending safeguards, and giving cybersecurity advice to stakeholders. The job is at the GS-13 grade level. Experience can be paid or unpaid, or come from intensive IT training such as certifications.

With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade. Education requirements do not apply to this announcement.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume limited to two pages, showing work or volunteer experience, education, and training
  • Start and end dates of each job in month and year format
  • Number of hours per week worked or volunteered for each experience
  • Other qualification documents such as certificates or certifications, if applicable
  • DD-214 if you claim 5-point veterans' preference, though veterans' preference does not apply to this vacancy
  • ICTAP or CTAP documents and your latest performance rating, if applicable

How you will be rated: You will take the ApplyGov competency-based online assessment and receive a score from 70 to 100, and it needs at least 2 hours. Subject matter experts will review resumes of the top candidates, and resumes longer than two pages are ruled out. Overstating your experience may get you removed from consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Show your specialized experience clearly in your resume, with start and end dates and hours per week for each job.
  • Apply early, because the job may close once 100 applications are received.
  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, since longer resumes are ruled out.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Random drug testing
  • Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
  • Must obtain and maintain eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information access
  • Must pass the E-Verify employment check
  • Suitability and/or security background investigation if a tentative offer is made

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
$121,785 – $158,322 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-13 · General Schedule
Location
Arlington, Virginia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Top Secret
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Information Technology Management (2210)
Announcement
M/DS-DHA-2027-0001

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