IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Export-Import Bank of the United States

Washington, DC

JobSummary

Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days of the closing date. This announcement will be used to fill vacancies through OPM-authorized Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for IT Specialist (Information Security, GS-2210-09 through GS-2210-15 and Cybersecurity, GS-2210-12 through GS-2210-15). This position is processed under Direct Hire authority. Veterans' Preference and Category Rating procedures DOES NOT APPLY. For more information, click here. About this agency

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SubAgencyName

Office of the Chief Information Officer, Infrastructure Engineering Unit

OrganizationCodes

OT/EB00

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False

HiringPath

fed-internal-search

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AgencyMarketingStatement

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is an independent federal agency that promotes and supports American jobs by providing competitive and necessary export credit to support sales of U.S. goods and services to international buyers. When the private sector is unable or unwilling to provide financing, EXIM fills the financing gaps through its loan, guarantee, and insurance products. Private sector lenders are simultaneously EXIM's partners. In doing so, EXIM levels the playing field for U.S. exporters going up against foreign competition in international markets, enabling American companies to maintain and create more American jobs with well-paying salaries. EXIM provides coverage in more than 185 countries and no U.S. company or transaction is too big or too small. Competing with more than 110 other export credit agencies around the world trying to win jobs for their own countries, EXIM ensures U.S. companies never lose out on a sale because of attractive financing from foreign governments.

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ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

This position is to serve as the IT Specialist (INFOSEC) for the Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure Operations, responsible for the daily operational support primarily focused on compliance and security of on premise and cloud infrastructure like desktops, laptops, servers, LAN/WAN, mobile devices, storage systems, and cloud services like Office 365, Amazon and Oracle with the responsibilities for work that involves ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and operational support of information systems cyber security programs, policies, procedures, and tools related to Infrastructure Engineering and Operations which also includes working as a liaison between Infrastructure Operations Branch and IT Security branch. Duties include, but are not limited to: Serves as the senior expert in primary source for operational, technical and administrative security management of the Bank's IT infrastructure Engineering and Operation branch. Oversees the development, deployment and enforcement of IT Network and Cyber Security policies and ensuring effective management of IT infrastructure resources to achieve performance, compliance, privacy, and security of the Bank. Such as maintains awareness of internal and external cyber organization structures, strengths, and employments of staffing and technology. Responsible for baseline configurations, patch management, security auditing, configuration management, backup/disaster recovery procedures and asset management. Recommends, schedule, test, and validate deployment of patches, security updates, and other upgrades to servers, workstations, and network components. Monitors provider's websites to ensure patches are tested and applied in a timely fashion. Responsible for providing oversight of Infrastructure systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews on desktops, servers, appliances, network devices and firewalls. Work with IT Security to analyze Vulnerability Alerts to determine the applicability of the alert on Information Technology (IT) assets and assures the required security features, procedures, patches, and updates are implemented in a timely manner to meet all deadlines and to mitigate the vulnerability. Responsible for IT security documentation related to Infrastructure Engineering and Operations (including baseline security configuration, patch management and compliance reports, vulnerability scan reports, security incident reports, FISMA reports, Audit reports etc.). Such as ensures that acquired or developed system(s) and architecture(s) are consistent with organization's cybersecurity architecture guidelines. Plans for disaster recovery operations and testing, including network performance, security, anti-virus, intrusion, web usage/monitoring, design, and acquisition of servers. Produce useful system documentation, and perform system startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records. Monitor backup infrastructure and perform data backups/restores. Monitor usage of network to verify the security posture of the system is maintained through proper implementation of network security controls. Oversee all matters related to the planning, analysis, design, acquisition, configuration, installation, testing, support, maintenance and implementation of EXIM-wide IT systems, applications, mobile services and telecommunications systems. Utilize extensive knowledge and expertise in cloud platforms, their architecture, implementation, and management such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).

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Evaluations

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications above. This position is processed under a Direct Hire authority; therefore, veteran's preference and Category Rating procedures do not apply. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this position, your resume and supporting documentation will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. You will be notified by email if your application is forwarded to the hiring official for further consideration. If it is determined that your technical competencies do not meet the proficiency requirements for this position to move forward to the next evaluation stage, you will be notified by email.

HowToApply

Effective September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in accordance with the Merit Hiring Plan. If you have not already done so, please update your resume under your profile before applying for any federal job. For additional details, visit click the following link. Applications will only be accepted online; however if you are unable to apply online, please contact the Agency Contact Person listed below. To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The following is a link to preview the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12917122 The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/06/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account here, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

WhatToExpectNext

After all application packages have been received, we will review your application to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information in the Occupational Questionnaire. You will be notified by email if your application is forwarded to the hiring official for further consideration. If you do not meet the rating threshold to move forward to the next evaluation stage or it is determined that your technical competencies do not meet the proficiency requirements for this position, you will be notified by email.

RequiredDocuments

Your application package should include the following documents: Your Resume (applicants are required to submit a resume with job title, series/grade (if federal employee), duties and accomplishments, employer's name, starting and ending dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and annual salary). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position. Effective September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in accordance with the Merit Hiring Plan. If you have not already done so, please update your resume under your profile before applying for any federal job. For additional details, visit click the following link. Copy of your most recent SF-50 which shows your position title, series, grade, step, salary, position occupied, and tenure to verify Time-in-Grade/competitive status. If you have previously held a higher grade and are applying based on that grade you must provide a copy of the SF-50 showing you held the higher grade and/or have promotion potential to the grade being advertised. Examples of appropriate SF50s include: Appointments, Reassignments, Within-grade/range increases or Promotion actions. NOTE: Pay adjustments and award SF-50s do not include the length of time in your current position, therefore, they are NOT acceptable SF-50's on their own. You may need to provide more than one SF-50. Unofficial Transcripts, if the position has an education requirement or if you are using education to qualify. If selected for the position, you must provide an official transcript before appointment. Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable. Special Priority Selection rights under CTAP or ICTAP: Copy of your agency notice (RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc); Copy of your most recent performance appraisal (with at least a satisfactory rating), Most current SF-50 showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, position title, grade level, and duty location. Proof of Veteran's Preference - DD-214 (Member 4 Copy), if you are a veteran. Additionally, applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete Standard Form (SF)15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, as well as additional documentation required by the SF-15, such as a VA letter, if applicable. If a DD-214 (Member Copy 4) is not available, other documentation listing the beginning and ending dates of active service and the type of discharge must be submitted to verify eligibility. Submission of any required documents listed in vacancy announcement, if applicable. Please note that if you do not provide all required information/documents, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

http://www.exim.gov/about/careers/benefits

OtherInformation

Current or Former Political Appointees: Pursuant to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) oversight authority under section 1104(b)(2) of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) and section 5.2 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, OPM requires agencies to seek their approval prior to appointing any current or former political appointee to a permanent position (without time limits) in the civil service. A former or recent political appointee is someone who held a political appointment covered by OPM's policy within the previous 5-year period. OPM's oversight in this area safeguards merit system principles as well as fair and open competition free from political influence. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Please visit the following link for the types of political appointments. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here to access OPM's Career Transition Resources website. Veterans: All veterans must meet the qualification requirements of the position for further consideration. For more information on veterans' preference, please click here. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Ethical Standards/Financial Disclosure: EXIM is committed to the highest ethical standards. As an employee, you will be covered by the criminal conflict of interest statutes and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch. You will be required to complete new employee ethics training within 3 months of your appointment. If this position is subject to financial disclosure requirements (either public or confidential depending upon your position), you will be required to complete a new entrant financial disclosure report within 30 days of your appointment.

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AgencyContactEmail

Amanda.Raynor@exim.gov

AgencyContactPhone

(202) 565-3300

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Secret