Information Technology Specialist (Policy and Planning/Information Security)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Columbus AFB, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Columbus Medical Group in Mississippi and is a direct-hire solicitation. The Information Technology Specialist directs medical treatment facility IT planning, policy, operations, and lifecycle management, advising leadership on IT priorities, risks, resources, interoperability, and mission requirements. The role is accountable for IT project execution, network reliability, infrastructure lifecycle planning, automated data processing equipment (ADPE) resources, service delivery, and regulatory reporting.

The position directs cybersecurity monitoring, vulnerability remediation, patching, configuration compliance, security documentation, and authorization support for assigned systems and networks. It leads technology modernization and interoperability efforts, coordinating enterprise IT decisions with functional leaders, vendors, and external partners. The specialist establishes organizational priorities and performance expectations, develops workforce capability, and ensures IT services are delivered.

The position may require on-call work during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and may involve varying work schedules. Recruitment, relocation, retention, or student-loan repayment incentives may be authorized in specified circumstances. Salary negotiation may be available to candidates new to Federal service.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience developing IT, cybersecurity, or information assurance policies, procedures, standards, or plans for an organizational IT environment.
• Experience applying federal, DoD, or other recognized cybersecurity requirements to assess security compliance, document deficiencies, and recommend or implement corrective actions.
• Experience resolving complex IT, network, system-security, configuration, or vulnerability-management issues affecting multiple users, systems, applications, or network services.
• IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
• Experience must be used to meet the qualification requirement; education cannot substitute for experience.
• DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification at IAT Level II or higher, such as Security+ CE, CISSP, or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption; immunization screening is required.
• Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact; other immunization proof may be required depending on the position.
• Tuberculin (TB) testing is required.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required, and appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Applicants born male after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• A one-year probationary period is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct medical treatment facility IT planning, policy, operations, and lifecycle management.
• Advise leadership on IT priorities, risks, resources, interoperability, and mission requirements.
• Oversee IT project execution, network reliability, infrastructure lifecycle planning, ADPE resources, service delivery, and regulatory reporting.
• Direct cybersecurity monitoring, vulnerability remediation, patching, configuration compliance, security documentation, and authorization support for assigned systems and networks.
• Lead technology modernization and interoperability efforts.
• Coordinate enterprise IT decisions with functional leaders, vendors, and external partners.
• Establish organizational priorities and performance expectations, develop workforce capability, and ensure delivery of IT services.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable rules and agency determination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed