IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Inet/Infosec)

Defense Finance and Accounting Service•Indianapolis, IN

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 role supports web products and DoD Information System (DoD IS) and Platform Information Technology (PIT) systems. It includes planning and managing Intranet and Extranet activities, systems and applications, web-page development, and research into new web technologies. The specialist develops plans, schedules, and resource estimates for web products; collects and analyzes systems data; designs web pages and creates site content; and prepares programming specifications based on customer needs and source data. The specialist tests, debugs, modifies, and validates web information before release. The role also ensures users have required clearances and access authorizations and understand their cybersecurity responsibilities. This federal position requires U.S. citizenship, suitability for federal employment, and a favorable security determination; access to classified information may be required. Occasional travel is required. Telework is limited and may be authorized only rarely on a case-by-case basis when agency leadership determines it serves a compelling DoD need. Moving expenses will not be paid. A one-year probationary period may be required.

Requirements

Demonstrated IT-related experience in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade, GS-11, in federal service.
Specialized experience installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining IT applications in accordance with customer needs and requirements.
Specialized experience developing and analyzing product plans, release schedules, and product validity before release.
Specialized experience identifying, researching, and implementing emerging technology that enhances Intranet and Extranet capabilities.
U.S. citizenship and suitability for federal employment.
Meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements.
Obtain and maintain a favorable security determination; the position may require a security clearance.
Complete applicable DoD 8140 foundational qualifications within 9 months and residential qualification requirements within 12 months, if required.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Meet applicable time-in-grade and other federal qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

Develop plans, schedules, and resource estimates for delivering web products.
Ensure users have security clearances and access authorization and understand their cybersecurity responsibilities for DoD IS and PIT systems.
Collect and analyze systems data, design web pages, create site content, and prepare programming specifications based on customer needs and source data.
Test, debug, modify, and validate web information before releasing products to customers.
Plan, develop, test, implement, and manage Intranet and Extranet activities, including systems and applications.
Develop web pages and identify, research, and implement emerging web technologies that enhance Intranet and Extranet capabilities.