IT Cybersecurity Specialist

U.S. Department of Defense; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking qualified individuals to join their team in Tees Valley, UK. The role includes programming in PL/SQL, Java, and managing Oracle databases. Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or National and suitable for federal employment, capable of obtaining a security clearance. Responsibilities include analyzing IT systems, coordinating requirements, and documenting specifications. Those interested should be prepared to complete training requirements under national security policies.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship or National status required.
• Suitable for Federal Employment is necessary.
• Registered for Selective Service (if applicable).
• Must pass a favorable suitability review for security clearance.
• Complete Foundational Qualifications in 9 months, Residential Requirements in 12 months.
• Successful completion of E-Verify employment verification check required.

Responsibilities

• Program using PL/SQL, Java, and Oracle technologies.
• Maintain applications using Oracle Policy Automation Software.
• Analyze functional and technical requirements for IT systems.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to clarify requirements.
• Prepare and execute software validation tests.
• Document functional and technical requirements.
• Lead development using application design principles.

Skills

Programming using PL/SQL

Java

Oracle database technologies

System life cycle management concepts

Job description

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the Department of Defense (DoD) in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information.

Duties

• Programming using PL/SQL, Java, and Oracle database technologies.
• Maintains applications based on Oracle Policy Automation/ Intelligent Advisor Software Suite.
• Analyzes functional and technical requirements of proposed or existing IT systems to determine avenues of development or modification necessary to meet mission objectives.
• Participates in systems requirement reviews and coordinates with customer/functional representatives and other technical personnel to clarify requirements, as well as prepares and executes tests for system or subsystem software validation.
• Prepares system change/programming specifications, and specifies programming instructions, inputs and outputs, structures, and other analytical products to document the functional and technical requirements.
• Leads development using application design principles.
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience with system life cycle management concepts used to plan, develop, and implement projects.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or National
• Suitable for Federal Employment
• Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements in 12 months.
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.