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Posted: March 24, 2026 (3 days ago)

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IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (DATAMGT/INFOSEC)

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Department of Defense

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Salary

$107,428 - $144,481

per year

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April 6, 2026More DOD jobs →

GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves serving as an expert in managing and securing mainframe database systems for the Department of Defense's financial operations, including designing, implementing, and maintaining these systems to ensure they run smoothly and securely.

A good fit would be someone with strong hands-on experience in mainframe IT, particularly databases, who enjoys solving complex technical problems and guiding teams through system improvements.

It's ideal for detail-oriented professionals who can communicate tech details to non-experts and prioritize data security.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 level in federal service, focusing on mainframe systems design, programming, implementation, and maintenance
  • Proficiency with Integrated Database Management System (IDMS) for mainframe environments
  • IT competencies including attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem-solving in technology contexts
  • Experience in requirements analysis, testing, and full lifecycle management of mainframe databases
  • Knowledge of database performance monitoring, file structures, storage, backup, recovery, and security protocols
  • Ability to ensure compatibility and integration of mainframe systems with other data and applications
  • U.S. citizenship and eligibility for federal employment, including time-in-grade requirements

Full Job Description

Who may apply: All US Citizens Applicants applying for Cleveland may be placed at Bratenahl. We may use this announcement to fill other positions in the Information & Technology Directorate.

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.

For vacancies below the full-performance level of the position, the basic requirement will be evaluated on a developmental basis.

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 Requirement above: 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: Providing expertise and technical guidance on the design, programming, implementation, and maintenance of mainframe systems; experience with Integrated Database Management System (IDMS); and applying complex IT principles and practices to mainframe Database Design and Database Architecture process.

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.

Major Duties:

  • Serve as the technical authority on the development, administration, and optimization of mainframe Integrated Database Management Systems (IDMS).
  • Provide expert guidance across the full mainframe system lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design to programming, testing, and implementation.
  • Proactively monitor and enhance mainframe database performance, managing file structures, storage, backup, recovery, and security protocols.
  • Ensure seamless integration by validating mainframe operating system compatibility with all data systems and application requirements.
  • Formulate and recommend strategic mainframe platforms and methodologies, monitoring all data operations to guarantee continuous availability and system uptime.
  • Research and evaluate emerging mainframe IT technologies to inform strategic planning and ensure operational objectives are met with the best possible solutions.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/24/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/24/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DFAS-DHA-ML-12905919-26