IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Infosec)

Defense Finance and Accounting Service•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is responsible for leading the Department of Defense in finance and accounting by delivering efficient, high-quality pay and financial information. The IT Cybersecurity Specialist serves as an Information System Security Manager (ISSM), implementing and enforcing Department of Defense information assurance policies and procedures for IT applications. The position enforces security policies and safeguards for systems, including stopping system operations when warranted by the seriousness of security violations. It also provides assistance and guidance on the Risk Management Framework and serves as a technical authority and focal point for information security policies and procedures concerning hardware, software, and teleprocessing security. This national security position may require access to classified information and a favorable suitability review and security determination. The role requires occasional travel. Moving expenses will be paid. Positions may be filled as permanent or term appointments, with a full-time or part-time work schedule; pay varies by geographic location.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Suitable for federal employment.
A favorable suitability review and security clearance, as required for the national security position; selected employees must obtain and maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position.
Register for Selective Service if applicable.
IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to GS-11 in the federal service, including experience with technical security requirements, cybersecurity policies and procedures, cybersecurity guidance, security control assessments, and development of security controls for common IT processes.
Meet applicable time-in-grade and other qualification requirements.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check if a new DFAS employee.
Occasional travel.
May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

Implement and enforce DoD information assurance policies and procedures for IT applications.
Enforce security policies and safeguards for systems, including stopping system operations when the seriousness of a security violation warrants it.
Provide assistance and guidance on the Risk Management Framework.
Serve as a technical authority and focal point for information security policies and procedures related to hardware, software, and teleprocessing security.
Assist with identifying, implementing, testing, and remediating technical security requirements for assigned technologies and environments.
Help interpret, manage, or facilitate changes to cybersecurity policies and procedures.
Provide cybersecurity guidance to I&T management, staff, and customers.
Conduct assessment procedures for security controls.
Assist in developing security controls for common IT processes, such as access management, based on government or industry best practices, policies, and laws.