IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (APPSW/INFOSEC)

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

Job summary

A government agency in Tees Valley is seeking candidates for a role focusing on finance and accounting. The position involves participating in systems requirement reviews, preparing design documents, and enhancing software processes. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, suitable for federal employment, and able to obtain security clearance. This role also includes responsibilities in IT project planning and identifying operational issues.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship or National required.
• Background Investigation needed for the role.
• Must be suitable for Federal Employment.
• Registration for Selective Service (if applicable).
• Security clearance required due to access to classified information.

Responsibilities

• Participates in systems requirement reviews with technical personnel.
• Prepares design documents and participates in design reviews.
• Improves software development processes via documentation.
• Identifies and corrects production-processing problems.
• Coordinates IT project planning and systems life cycle functions.

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

• Participates in systems requirement reviews and coordinates with customer/functional representatives and other technical personnel to clarify requirements.
• Prepares design documents and participates in critical design reviews to study and verify impacts on current systems.
• Prepares system documentation for purposes of improving software development processes in accordance with acceptable industry standards (ex. Capability Maturity Model).
• Reviews production operations to identify, diagnose, and correct production-processing problems.
• Performs staff assignments related to IT project planning, monitoring, and/or coordinating systems life cycle functions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or National
• Background Investigation
• 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 may be subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements in 12 months.