IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

This role requires a dedicated cybersecurity and information assurance professional to protect healthcare information and medical devices within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) IT infrastructure. You will leverage your expertise in enterprise security, vulnerability management, and secure architecture principles. **Key Responsibilities & Experience:** * Apply domain expertise in cybersecurity and information assurance, specifically within healthcare systems and data architectures. * Utilize advanced knowledge of enterprise visibility, vulnerability management, and VA's global network enterprise operations. * Implement robust cybersecurity architecture, enterprise vulnerability management, and software assurance design principles. * Navigate Federal and VA's IT infrastructure and operations. * Develop and implement cybersecurity metrics, secure architectures, policies, processes, and procedures. * Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Federal Information Technology Standards, DISA STIGS, SCAP, FDCC/USGCB. * Work proficiently with key security products such as RSA Archer and Splunk. * Adapt to changing technologies and implement secure authentication methods. * Ensure Virtual Machine platform security and apply knowledge of VA-specific technologies and programs. **Required IT Competencies:** * **Attention to Detail:** Thorough and conscientious in all work tasks. * **Customer Service:** Assess needs, provide solutions, and ensure quality products/services to various stakeholders. * **Oral Communication:** Effectively convey information and make clear, convincing presentations. * **Problem Solving:** Identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and make sound recommendations. **Qualifications:** * Minimum one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in IT-related fields.