IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DOD); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking personnel for Information Technology Management (2210) roles. The position involves conducting security evaluations, assessing threats, and implementing corrective actions to minimize vulnerabilities.

It requires a background in IT security and familiarity with FISCAM. The role is full-time with occasional travel and a national security background check.

Responsibilities

• Conducts information systems security evaluations, audits, assessments and reviews to identify vulnerabilities, risks and protection needs.
• Assesses security threats and implements corrective action. Implements modifications to systems to minimize vulnerabilities. Troubleshoots security threats and vulnerabilities in response to incident reports.
• Monitors and evaluates compliance with IT security policies and procedures in the development of information systems.
• Understands core components of Federal Information Systems Control Audit Manual (FISCAM) and will assist applications with FISCAM and audit

Job description

Summary

Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens.

Applicants for Cleveland positions may be placed at Bratenahl.

We may use this announcement to fill other positions in the Information & Technology Directorate.

This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment.

Locations: Indianapolis, IN; Cleveland, OH.

Telework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Remote job: No.

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No.

Salary: $57,331 – $101,375 per year.

Pay Scale and Grade: GS 7 – 11.

Promotion potential: 11.

Work Schedule: Full-time.

Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type: Permanent.

Occupations and job series: 2210 Information Technology Management.

Supervisory status: No.

Federal Service Type: This job is in the Competitive Service.

Represented by a union: No.

Drug test: No.

Security clearance: Other.

Position sensitivity and risk: Critical‑Sensitive (CS)/High Risk. Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type: National security.

Financial disclosure required: No.

Announcement info: Announcement number: DFAS-DHA-ML-13103524-27. Control number: 890599200.

Open to: U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. (All U.S. citizens).

Duties

• Conducts information systems security evaluations, audits, assessments and reviews to identify vulnerabilities, risks and protection needs.
• Assesses security threats and implements corrective action. Implements modifications to systems to minimize vulnerabilities. Troubleshoots security threats and vulnerabilities in response to incident reports.
• Monitors and evaluates compliance with IT security policies and procedures in the development of information systems.
• Understands core components of Federal Information Systems Control Audit Manual (FISCAM) and will assist applications with FISCAM and audit