Job opening: IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (APPSW/INFOSEC)
Salary: $104 356 - 135 667 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: May 02 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Who may apply: All US Citizens.
Position located in: IT DIR OFFICE, ACCOUNTING SERVICES, NAVY MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS, NAVY MARINE CORPS ENTITLEMENT, ZTCCG
This job announcement may be used to fill similar positions on other teams in the IT Directorate.
Duties
Serve as the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) responsible for the CEPR system. Implementing, executing, and evaluating financial information system security and cybersecurity programs according to DFAS directives.
Apply Information Technology (IT) security principles, methods, and security products to design, protect, and maintain the Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, and Accountability (CIA) of financial Information System resources.
Analyze operating and application systems software using various techniques to identify security vulnerabilities.
Prepare and maintain complex RMF submission documents for initial and continuing formal accreditation.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive financial system cybersecurity program, including cybersecurity architecture, requirements, objectives, policies, personnel, processes, and procedures.
Review IT and control systems programs for compliance with cybersecurity plans, policies, and alignment with business and mission requirements.
Modify IT and control systems plans and policies to adapt to changes in business or mission requirements, processes, legislation, or regulatory requirements.
Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of DFAS financial information systems to identify associated vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
Perform risk management, security, and contingency planning in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) program.
Implement a Cybersecurity training and education program to ensure all users understand and comply with cybersecurity requirements in accordance with applicable regulations and safeguards.
Conduct internal audit functions related to risk management.
Proficient in applying IT security principles and methods to safeguard Information System resources and analyze software for security vulnerabilities.
Expertise in preparing and maintaining RMF submission documents, developing comprehensive cybersecurity programs, and reviewing IT systems for compliance is essential.
Capable of adapting policies to meet evolving business or mission requirements and conducting risk and vulnerability assessments.
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.
Qualifications
Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume.
Basic Requirement: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position. Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process.
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
In addition to the Basic Competency Requirements listed above, one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-12 in the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
Specialized experience is defined as Developing a cybersecurity program based on the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Providing guidance on the development, implementation, operation, and system modification expertise to an organization's major automation information systems and software; performing internal audits; providing advice and counsel to functional analysts on the capabilities of a specific system and/or application from a cybersecurity standpoint; and deploying Information Security Software Applications in order to determine security vulnerabilities.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
Education
Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.
Contacts
- Address DFAS - INFO AND TECHNOLOGY DIR OFFICE
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US
- Name: HR Customer Care Center
- Phone: (317) 212-0454
- Email: [email protected]