Supervisory IT Specialist (Infosec)

This position serves as a Supervisor of Cybersecurity Execution Management Services (CEMS) and is in the Office of Information Security, VA Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC). The incumbent will participate fully with the CSOC Deputy Directors and Director in providing oversight, direction and guidance to CSOC staff that are responsible for monitoring and protecting VAs cybersecurity posture, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Veteran data.Majorduties include but not limited to: Apply security policies to applications that interface with one another, such as Business-to-Business (B2B) applications. Apply security policies to meet security objectives of the system. Ensure all systems security operations and maintenance activities are properly documented and updated as necessary. Ensure that the application of security patches for commercial products integrated into system design meet the timelines dictated by the management authority for the intended operational environment. Implement specific cybersecurity countermeasures for systems and/or applications. Properly document all systems security implementation, operations, and maintenance activities and update as necessary. Provide input to the Risk Management Framework process activities and related documentation (e.g., system life-cycle support plans, concept of operations, operational procedures, and maintenance training materials). Create, edit, and manage network access control lists on specialized cyber defense systems (e.g., firewalls and intrusion prevention systems). Assess adequate access controls based on principles of least privilege and need-to-know. Implement security measures to resolve vulnerabilities, mitigate risks, and recommend security changes to system or system components as needed. Implement system security measures in accordance with established procedures to ensure confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation. Work with stakeholders to resolve computer security incidents and vulnerability compliance. Performs other duties as assigned. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit Position. This position is primarily aligned to the following NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework work roles: Cybersecurity Code 461 - Responsible for the analysis and development of the integration, testing, operations, and maintenance of systems security, 511 and 541Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pmCompressed/Flexible: Compressed/flexible schedule available at the manager's discretion Telework: This position may be authorized for telework.Virtual: This is not a virtual position.Position Description/PD#: Supervisory IT Specialist (Infosec)/PD16763A PhysicalRequirements: The work is sedentary. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and to attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. Some employees may carry light items, such as papers, books, or small parts, or drive a motor vehi