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IT Cybersecurity Specialist (CUSTSPT/INFOSEC)

Defense Finance and Accounting Service · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent IT Cybersecurity Specialist job with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), a Department of Defense agency. There is 1 opening, with work sites in Indianapolis, IN, Cleveland, OH, and Columbus, OH. The job is filled under a direct hire authority, which means the agency may pick candidates quickly, and it is an on-site job with occasional travel.

1 vacancy

It may close early. Yes. The agency may close the announcement early or extend it, and may pick candidates at any point while it is open. It may also use this announcement to fill more vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public, but only U.S. citizens can apply, according to the agency's clarification. Veterans' preference does not apply under this hiring authority, though some military reserve and National Guard technicians and military spouses get priority consideration.

What you would do

  • Provide IT support for customer issues, including installation, recovery, and troubleshooting.
  • Plan and run yearly IT contingency exercises for DFAS systems.
  • Assess planned and installed information systems for risks and weak spots.
  • Promote security awareness among managers and link it to organization goals.

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level, which means IT contingency planning support, cybersecurity or technical assessments of information systems, or installing, configuring, and troubleshooting hardware and software. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, counts. You must also show basic skills in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.

With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade. Any education you list must come from a college or university accredited by an accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages maximum that describes the full scope of your work, with dates and hours per week
  • Completed Eligibility Questionnaire
  • Transcripts or certifications, only if you use education or certifications to qualify
  • Military Spouse Preference checklist (DD 3145-4, dated within 30 days), only if you claim that preference
  • Military reserve or National Guard technician self-certification checklist, only if you claim that preference
  • Cover letter (optional; it is not used to verify qualifications)

How you will be rated: Your resume and application are rated on the basic competencies and the experience requirement. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements may receive an email invitation to complete USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, which must be finished within 48 hours of receiving the link. Errors or missing information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Describe your contingency planning, risk assessment, and hardware or software work in detail, with dates and hours, since the agency rates your resume for this experience.
  • Keep your resume to two pages and make sure it shows the specialized experience at the GS-11 level.
  • Upload transcripts or certifications only if you rely on them, and confirm your school is accredited, since missing documents can make you ineligible.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Occasional travel may be required. Telework is allowed only in rare cases, decided case by case by agency leadership.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses are reimbursed according to agency policy. The announcement also says moving expenses will be paid.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Suitable for federal employment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Favorable suitability review and security clearance (Secret level listed)
  • Background investigation; the offer may be withdrawn if the result is not favorable
  • Pass the E-Verify employment check
  • Complete DoD 8140 Foundational Qualifications within 9 months
  • Complete DoD 8140 Residential Qualification within 12 months
  • 1-year probationary period

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$90,341 – $121,502 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Locations
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Cleveland, Ohio
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Secret
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Information Technology Management (2210)
Announcement
DFAS-DHA-ML-13097840-27

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