IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Infosec)

Defense Finance and Accounting Service•Indianapolis, IN

23h

About The Position

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) seeks an IT Cybersecurity Specialist to support the agency’s mission of delivering efficient, high-quality pay and financial information for the Department of Defense. The position coordinates division-level tasking, supports technical collaboration, administers SharePoint Online, and tracks cybersecurity and privacy documentation. It also consolidates technical input and reviews official documentation for accuracy, clarity, and compliance. The position may require access to classified information and a favorable security determination. Telework is limited to rare, case-by-case situations when Agency Leadership determines it meets a compelling DoD need. Occasional travel is required. Positions may be permanent or term, with a full-time or part-time schedule; pay varies by geographic location. Moving expenses will be paid.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Must be suitable for Federal employment and registered for Selective Service if applicable.
Must receive and maintain a favorable suitability review and security determination; the position may require a security clearance.
Must complete DoD 8140 Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements within 12 months.
IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem-solving competencies.
One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower federal grade, GS-9, providing administrative and operational support by coordinating workflows, maintaining records and digital systems, organizing meetings and presentations, and reviewing documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures and standards.
For the GS-11 education substitution, a qualifying Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a listed field; qualifying fields include computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management. Alternatively, the degree must provide at least 24 semester hours in one or more of those fields and require development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks.
Must meet applicable time-in-grade and other qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

Coordinate division-level tasking actions within ETMS2 and CATMS.
Analyze technical IT requirements, assign actions to subject matter experts, and monitor division suspense timelines for compliance.
Coordinate, plan, and execute the recurring enterprise IT Open Forum to support technical knowledge sharing and stakeholder collaboration.
Align technical briefing agendas, synchronize subject matter expert presentations, and track action items through resolution.
Serve as Site Collection Administrator for the division’s SharePoint Online portal.
Configure user access permissions, enforce document retention settings, and integrate modern web parts into the portal.
Design automated approval workflows and digital forms to improve business processes.
Track lifecycle and milestone schedules for Risk Management Framework documentation, continuous monitoring baselines, and Privacy Impact Assessments across system owners.
Consolidate technical inputs and feedback from division teams into unified staff packages.
Review draft instructions, standard operating procedures, and official responses for clarity, formatting, errors, and readiness for leadership approval.