Senior Systems Engineer/Architect

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

Job summary

A federal government agency is seeking an IT Cybersecurity Specialist in Tees Valley. This role involves leading the design, development, and troubleshooting of systems as well as ensuring compliance with federal standards. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens, suited for federal employment, and able to handle national security responsibilities. Limited telework may be available. This challenge combines technical expertise with a commitment to quality financial services for the Department of Defense.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Suitability for Federal Employment is required.
• Must be registered for Selective Service (if applicable).
• Must pass a favorable suitability review for national security.
• E-Verify employment verification check must be passed.
• Ability to meet DoD 8140 qualifications.
• Limited telework availability.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems development and maintain software architecture.
• Apply emerging software technologies for development tasks.
• Troubleshoot system design and administration issues.
• Manage system-level problem reports and testing solutions.
• Ensure compliance with DoD, DISA, and DFAS standards.
• Review technical literature for evolving software modifications.
• Analyze and improve large business problem areas.

Skills

System development

Software development technologies

Troubleshooting

Database administration

Analytical problem solving

Job description

This position is located in IT DIR OFFICE, ACCOUNTING SERVICES, MOCAS SYSTEM, MOCAS PROGRAMMING BRANCH, ZTCEB.
If selected, the job title of this position will be IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (APPSW).
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

• Senior technical member of a systems development team responsible for design, development, maintenance, engineering and overall system architecture implementation for assigned area.
• Applies current and emerging software development technologies to perform system level development and modification tasks.
• Troubleshoots system design and software/system administration/database administration/local area network implementation problems.
• Responds to system level problem reports originating from the field or internal test activities, by identifying defects, correcting, and testing the solution.
• Ensures the use and compliance of applicable DoD, DISA and DFAS standards and SOPs as they relate to software development and maintenance.
• Reviews technical literature and executive software guidance to maintain knowledge of new and evolving modifications, enhancements, and extensions to operating system and development environment
• Analyzes large business problem areas, divides into component parts, analyzes the various aspects of the problem, and then assembles an improved system to solve the problem.

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.
• 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.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• 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.
• Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.