IT Specialist (Information Security)
Department of Commerce
Summary
This vacancy is being filled via the Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) for an IT Specialist (Information Security) position in the Office of the Chief Information Officer located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other IT Specialist (Information Security), 2210-13, positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
Duties
- Implement and maintain security compliance for assigned information systems.
- Conduct security assessments, continuous monitoring, and vulnerability management.
- Manage security documentation, authorization artifacts, and Plan of Action and Milestones.
- Advise system owners and support secure technology acquisition and operations
Education
Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.
Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- Your application package should include the following documents: Resume: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages.
- If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be deemed disqualified and removed from consideration.
- Your resume must include your educational and relevant work experience for the position for which you are applying to include the title and dates (mm/yy) of employment along with the number of hours worked per week.
- If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position.
- A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" noting current position, grade/band level, and duty location; A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and Any documentation from your bureau/operating unit that shows your current promotion potential.
- ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a work-related compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement.
- A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", documenting your RIF separation, noting your position, grade/band level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.; A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
- Education Documentation: If this position requires proof of higher education, or you are substituting education for experience, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.
- This also includes Census Bureau employees.
- Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.
About this role
The IT Specialist (Information Security) position with the Department of Commerce is based in Suitland, Maryland. This vacancy is being filled via the Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) for an IT Specialist (Information Security) position in the Office of the Chief Information Officer located at the U.S. The role pays $121,785 to $158,322 per year.
Day to day, the work involves implementing and maintain security compliance for assigned information systems. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal information technology experience this IT Specialist (Information Security) position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this IT Specialist (Information Security) position with the Department of Commerce in Suitland, Maryland, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
At $121,785 to $158,322 per year, this is a mid-to-senior role where a precisely tailored application matters most. Based in Suitland, Maryland, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 8, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.