IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Datamgt/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 position provides technical authority for data management system development and administration and serves as the repository applications manager for a major automated information system. The specialist ensures operating-system compatibility with data-system and application requirements; recommends platforms, methodologies, and strategies; and evaluates the effects of proposed systems and changes on existing operational systems. The position works closely with IT specialists in a team environment and integrates others’ work to complete projects. This is a GS-13 position requiring one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12. The position is subject to DoD 8140 qualification requirements, a background investigation, and a favorable security determination; a secret clearance or higher may be required. Moving expenses will be paid. Telework is available only rarely on a case-by-case basis when agency leadership determines it serves a compelling DoD need. Occasional travel is required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Meet background investigation and suitability requirements for federal employment; obtain and maintain a favorable security determination for a sensitive position. A secret clearance or higher may be required depending on the position.
Meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements.
Complete DoD 8140 Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements within 12 months.
Demonstrate IT-related experience in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
Have one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to GS-12 in the federal service.
Specialized experience must include experience with the software development life cycle of IT software and systems, including cloud, analysis, design, development, programming, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance, and participation in structured project management activities related to IT software and systems objectives.
Education cannot substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.

Nice To Haves

Professional education and certifications are recognized and may be considered in the selection process.

Responsibilities

Ensure operating-system compatibility with the requirements of specific data systems and applications.
Recommend appropriate platforms, methodologies, and strategies, including minicomputer, mid-tier, and mainframe applications.
Evaluate and analyze the impact of proposed new systems and system change requests on existing operational systems.
Work closely with IT specialists in a team environment and integrate the work of others to ensure project completion.
Serve as the technical authority for data management system development and administration and as repository applications manager for a major automated information system.