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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (DATAMGT/INFOSEC)

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $143K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an IT Cybersecurity Specialist to join the Department of Defense. The role involves acting as a subject matter expert on Cognos installation and maintenance, providing technical support, and ensuring the security of the Cognos environment.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Acts as a subject matter expert on issues related to Cognos installation, upgrade, and troubleshooting

Installs, configures, and maintains the Cognos Business Intelligence suite of applications on either Linux or Windows servers

Provides support for planning, system administration, and business intelligence reporting within a Cognos environment

Delivers Cognos system support for multiple applications and environments, including performance configuration and tuning

Monitors system performance using system metrics and administers servers to optimize the speed and efficiency of IBM Cognos software

Applies advanced knowledge of Cognos report, query, and cube development and deployment to troubleshoot and resolve failing processes

Collaborates with web and database administrators on engineering efforts related to server security settings and file/folder configurations for various web servers

Possesses foundational knowledge of web technologies, databases, and operating systems

Develops, maintains, and executes security procedures to guard against unauthorized intrusion into the Cognos environment

Provides data management and technical support to other IT specialists in support of a major automated information system

Collaborates with developers to deploy Cognos objects in alignment with DFAS and IBM best practices

Qualification

IBM Cognos administrationPerformance tuningLinux server managementWindows server managementCustomer ServiceAttention to DetailOral CommunicationProblem Solving

Required

Must be a U.S Citizen or National

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

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

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: Experience administering IBM Cognos across multiple applications and environments, including performing performance configuration and tuning to ensure optimized functionality of Cognos applications

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. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in Federal Service