IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Infosec/Custspt)

Defense Finance and Accounting Service•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) seeks an IT Cybersecurity Specialist to support its mission of leading the Department of Defense in finance and accounting through efficient, high-quality pay and financial information. The specialist develops and implements programs that help ensure systems, network, and data users understand and follow security policies and procedures. The position also supports planning, development, and implementation of information-system policies, procedures, and tools, and provides customer support in response to requirements. As a technical expert, the specialist may lead or consult on oversight and coordination of IT specialists across the life cycle of a major information system and advise management on improved procedures and efficient work distribution. This is a federal national security position that requires U.S. citizenship, a background investigation, and a favorable suitability/security determination. It may require access to classified information and a Secret clearance or higher, depending on the position. Under DoD 8140 policy, the employee must complete Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements within 12 months. Occasional travel is required. Moving expenses will be paid. Telework is limited and only available rarely on a case-by-case basis when Agency Leadership determines it serves a compelling DoD need.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
A background investigation and favorable suitability/security determination; the position may require a Secret clearance or higher depending on assignment.
Registration for Selective Service, if applicable.
Completion of 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-12).
For GS-13 consideration, specialized experience conducting security evaluations, audits, assessments, and reviews; identifying vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs; monitoring IT security compliance in development of cloud-hosted information systems; and working through the software development life cycle of IT software and systems.
Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.
Obtain and maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

Education and professional certifications may be considered as selection criteria.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement programs to ensure systems, network, and data users understand and adhere to systems security policies and procedures.
Support the planning, development, and implementation of information-system policies, procedures, and tools.
Plan and deliver customer support services, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, customer assistance, and training.
As a technical expert, potentially lead or consult on the oversight and coordination of IT specialists through all phases of a major information system’s life cycle.
Advise management on the potential benefits and uses of improved procedures and efficient work distribution.
Conduct information-systems security evaluations, audits, assessments, and reviews to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
Monitor compliance with IT security policies and procedures in the development of cloud-hosted information systems.
Work across the software development life cycle of IT software and systems, including analysis, development, implementation, and maintenance.