IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Appsw/Infosec)

Defense Finance and Accounting Service•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The IT Cybersecurity Specialist supports the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), whose mission is to lead the Department of Defense in finance and accounting by delivering efficient, high-quality pay and financial information. The role prepares and executes tests to validate system or subsystem software, reviews results against specifications, and takes corrective action. It analyzes production processing and software failures to identify improvements and preventive measures, and reviews production operations to diagnose and resolve processing problems. The specialist also responds to customer problem reports and advises on corrective actions. The position requires IT-related experience and one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower federal grade (GS-11). Specialized experience includes installing, configuring, securing, managing, monitoring, and updating or upgrading applications on Windows or Unix operating systems. Applicants must meet federal employment suitability and security eligibility requirements; a security clearance may be required. Moving expenses will be paid. Travel is occasional. The position may be filled as permanent or term, with a full-time or part-time schedule; the specific schedule is not stated.

Requirements

IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem-solving competencies.
One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade, GS-11, in the federal service.
Specialized experience installing, configuring, securing, managing, monitoring, and updating or upgrading applications on Windows or Unix operating systems.
U.S. citizenship.
Must be suitable for federal employment and maintain a favorable security determination; access to classified information and a security clearance may be required.
Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements.
New DFAS employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Must meet applicable time-in-grade and other qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

Prepare and execute tests for system or subsystem software validation.
Review test results for effectiveness in meeting specifications and take necessary corrective actions based on the results.
Analyze production processing to identify improvements in application response, usability, flexibility, and data integrity.
Analyze and resolve system or software failures.
Identify causes of failures and implement preventative measures.
Review production operations to identify, diagnose, and correct production-processing problems.
Respond to customer problem reports by advising on corrective actions.