IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Custspt/Infosec)

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 by delivering efficient, high-quality pay and financial information. The specialist provides IT advice and customer support, implements and monitors IT contingency planning requirements, and conducts annual contingency exercises for DFAS systems. The role also assesses risks and vulnerabilities in planned and installed information systems and promotes security awareness among management so sound security principles are reflected in organizational goals. This is a federal national security position that may require access to classified information and a favorable suitability review and security determination. The position is subject to DoD 8140 foundational and residential qualification requirements. Occasional travel is required. Moving expenses will be paid. Positions may be permanent or term and may have a full-time or part-time schedule; pay varies by geographic location.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Suitable for federal employment and, if applicable, registered for Selective Service.
A favorable suitability review and security clearance/security determination, as required for the national security position; ability to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position.
Complete DoD 8140 Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements within 12 months.
Demonstrate IT-related competencies in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower federal grade, GS-11, including customer support and project reviews for IT contingency planning initiatives; technical IT tasks and cybersecurity/technical assessments of planned and installed automated information systems; and installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of customer hardware and software.
Pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.

Responsibilities

Provide IT advice and support for customer issues, including installation, recovery, troubleshooting, and modification.
Implement and monitor IT contingency planning requirements.
Plan and conduct annual IT contingency exercises for DFAS systems.
Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
Promote security awareness among management and ensure sound security principles are reflected in organizational visions and goals.
Provide customer support and project reviews for IT contingency planning initiatives.
Conduct technical IT tasks and cybersecurity and technical assessments of planned and installed automated information systems.
Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain customer hardware and software.