# Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) - Direct Hire Authority

Hiring organization: [Department of State Headquarters](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/department-of-state-headquarters)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/b07a26fc-c370-416d-a4c2-6e789e9a3836

Listed on Department of State Headquarters's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Arlington, VA
- Salary: 121785 – 158322 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads security assessments and policy development for emerging technologies being considered by the State Department, evaluating new IT and operational systems for vulnerabilities and regulatory compliance. It suits someone with hands-on cybersecurity assessment experience who can advise stakeholders and recommend protective measures.

_Our summary, not Department of State Headquarters's wording._

## Skills named

Risk Assessment

## Required

- At least 1 year of specialized cybersecurity experience at GS-12 level or equivalent
- Conduct cybersecurity assessments to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities
- Recommend safeguards and corrective actions to reduce security risk
- Deliver cybersecurity consulting to stakeholders on secure IT and OT implementation
- Demonstrate attention to detail
- Demonstrate customer service skills
- Demonstrate oral communication skills
- Demonstrate problem-solving ability
- IT-related background or certification

Apply on Department of State Headquarters's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890842900