IT Cybersecurity Specialist (appsw/Infosec)

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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. This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend, as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received. Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period.. Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe this in your resume. FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-07 THROUGH GS-11 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 to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards. My work or the data that I produce is typically reviewed by my supervisor or another colleague Customer Service- experience having brief contact with customers to provide information about available information technology products and services and providing customers with standard products or routine services to address information technology needs Oral Communication- experience informing my supervisor and other IT staff of the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of basic technical information to a non-technical audience Problem Solving- identifying or selecting from a number of alternatives to address routine information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from standard sources that provide a limited number of solutions IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE for the GS 07, 09, 11: For Entry at the GS-07 Level: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade n the federal service (GS-05), which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: Applying basic IT principles and practices to provide support to Information Assurance processes. For Entry at the GS-09 Level: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade n the federal service (GS-07), which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: Assisting in implementing technical information assurance controls within automated information systems; assisting with information security design specifications and testing plans within automated information systems. For Entry at the GS-11 Level: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade n the federal service (GS-09), which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: Conducting information systems security evaluations, audits, assessments, and reviews; monitoring compliance with IT security policies and procedures in the development of information systems; reviewing software security alerts. FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-12 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 co

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