IT Cybersecurity Specialist

Support national security missions while advancing your career in information system security with the U.S. Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). This onsite role in Indianapolis, IN focuses on implementing and supporting information system security policies, procedures, and tools for major systems, including cloud hosted information systems. The position may also involve technical subject matter work, project leadership, and advising management on process improvements.

Compensation: USD 107,428 - 139,658 per year. Experience required: at least 1 year. Telework is limited and only considered on a rare, case-by-case basis when agency leadership determines it meets a compelling DoD need.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programs that help systems, network, and data users understand and follow systems security policies and procedures.
• Provide organizational support for planning, development, and implementation of information system policies, procedures, and tools.
• Plan and deliver customer support services such as installation, configuration, troubleshooting, customer assistance, and/or training based on customer requirements.
• Serve as a technical expert who may act as a project leader or consultant, supporting staff involved across the life cycle of a major information system.
• Advise management on potential benefits and improved use of procedures, including more efficient distribution of work.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Background investigation
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Selective Service registration (if applicable)
• Must receive and maintain a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment; failure to maintain eligibility may lead to termination.
• Per DoD 8140 policy series: complete Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements in 12 months.
• Basic requirement: IT-related experience demonstrating Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the duties and responsibility of the next lower grade (GS-12).
• Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at the GS-13 level.
• For GS-13: specialized experience includes conducting information systems security evaluations, audits, assessments, and reviews to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs, and monitoring compliance with IT security policies and procedures in the development of cloud hosted information systems; and experience across the software development life cycle of IT software and systems (analysis, development, implementation, and maintenance).

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Educational benefits
• Moving expenses paid

Additional Information

• This is a national security position and may require access to classified information.
• Travel is occasional.
• This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Not covered by a bargaining unit.
• Selections are subject to restrictions from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
• You may be required to serve a 1-year probation as a condition of employment.
• May use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• This role is being filled under Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense; Veteran’s Preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority.
• Security designation varies by position and may require a secret clearance or higher.

How you will be evaluated: You will be assessed on how well you meet the qualifications using your application materials (resume, supporting documents), responses on the application questionnaire, and required assessments. The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score tied to minimum proficiency in critical general competencies.

Required documents: Complete application package including resume, assessment questionnaire, and other supporting documents. If you request a reasonable accommodation for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, include the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form and supporting documentation. If substituting education for experience, submit transcripts and/or certifications documentation; education must come from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.