Information Technology Specialist; Infosec

Responsibilities

Serves as the Special Access Program Information System Security Officer.

Assists in administering Advanced Programs local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN).

Serves as the Communications Security (COMSEC) Manager for all cryptographic activities including managing the Cryptographic Access Program (CAP).

Provides customer technical assistance, training and support. Provides ongoing technical support to customers to ensure proper functional use of equipment and programs and to preclude undue interruptions to IT services.

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at:
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• Travel may be required away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
• Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
• Cyberspace Qualification is a condition of employment. This position includes Cyberspace work as a paramount duty requirement. Requires foundational qualification requirements within 9 months of assignment to a cyberspace work role, and resident qualification requirements within 12 months of assignment to a cyberspace work role. A waiver of these requirements may be granted.
• Failure to achieve and maintain the proper Cyberspace Qualification may result in removal from this position.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• This position is designated as a key position. The duties of this position meet all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and cannot become a member of the Ready Reserve.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This position has been locally or command designated as Mission Essential (ME); needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of the activity.
• Mission Essential personnel may be required to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting and remain on duty during phased or early release.

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative

A).

SPECIALIZED

EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies:
Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving AND have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-9, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes:
Developing IT security specifications and standards at the LAN level to ensure full compliance with established regulations while planning and coordinating the delivery of installation-wide security awareness training for all personnel; evaluating IT security requirements for certification and accreditation, including network protocols and system testing, to monitor compliance, provide guidance on policy implementation, and recommend specific countermeasures based on accreditation reviews;

and utilizing a wide range of IT and communication security techniques, procedures, and methods to address technical requirements and ensure the protection of information systems.

OR

EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

Note:

You must submit your transcripts.

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