LEAD IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Defense Finance and Accounting Service; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal government agency in Indianapolis is seeking an IT security professional to assist with the Risk Management Framework, develop security policies, and ensure compliance with federal regulations. Candidates must have experience in system certification and security issues. Offering a competitive federal benefits package, the position may require a security clearance and some telework options are available.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid moving expenses

Occasional travel allowance

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing IT-related work for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintaining relationships with customers to assess IT needs.
• Briefing management on technology systems and projects.
• Identifying IT-related issues and proposing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in matters related to the Risk Management Framework.
• Develop security plans and policy guidance for applications.
• Ensure compliance with federal and DoD policies.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Summary

Who may apply: Current, permanent DoD Federal Civilian Employees in the competitive service, eligible DoD VRA employees in the local commuting area, eligible Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference applicants, and eligible PPP applicants.

This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, HOW TO APPLY and NEXT STEPS sections below for instructions.

Duties

Provides assistance and guidance on matters pertaining to the Risk Management Framework.

• Develops application security plans, policy guidance, operations regulations, and procedures to ensure IA regulatory requirements are followed in support of assigned applications and systems.
• Provides oversight for IA programs ensuring compliance with federal statutes and DOD/DFAS policies, guidance, and requirements.
• Coordinates security actions with appropriate agency security staff.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• Time in Grade Requirement – see the Qualifications field below for more details.
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• 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.

Qualifications

Basic Requirement: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position.

• Attention to Detail – experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards.
• Customer Service – experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs.
• Oral Communication – briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Problem Solving – identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions.

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-12) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as: completing system certification and accreditation, administering systems security products to produce and evaluate reports, and resolve security issues within a systems environment; reviewing system change requests to identify and document software or procedural changes which affect security or information assurance; interpreting, managing, or facilitating changes to Cybersecurity policies and procedures; providing guidance to IT management, staff and customers; grant user access; and developing controls for common IT processes based on government or industry best practices, policies and laws.

Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement.

Education

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level.

Additional information

• Moving expenses will be paid.
• The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable.
• For positions where relocation is paid, you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements.
• We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion.
• Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
• This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Travel requirement is occasional.
• This position is covered by a bargaining unit.
• PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
• Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance.
• Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.
• The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

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