Information Technology Specialist; InfoSpec

Information Technology Specialist (Info Spec)

Air Force Research Laboratory – San Antonio, TX

Open to current AFRL civilian employees only.

Candidate submissions accepted until 16 January 2026.

The Bioeffects Division (711 HPW/RHD) of the 711th Human Performance Wing within the Air Force Research Laboratory seeks to hire a mid‑level, DO‑02, Information Technology Specialist (Info Sec) in San Antonio, TX. This position supports security and information assurance functions within the Bioeffects Division.

• Serve as Information Systems Security Manager and/or Information Assurance Manager for the Bioeffects Division's cybersecurity systems and enclave.
• Plan, organize, and manage the 711/RHD Information Assurance Program activities to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.
• Maintain and improve the site’s overall information assurance posture in accordance with DoD regulations and the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual Supplement.
• Manage interrelated information assurance programs for Information Security, Computer Security, Communications Security, and Automated Information System Security.
• Lead, coordinate, communicate, integrate, and be accountable for the overall success of the program, ensuring alignment with critical agency priorities.
• Implement and advise on information technology security policies and procedures to protect information transmitted within 711 HPW/RHD on Joint Base San Antonio/Fort Sam Houston and beyond.
• Utilize multi‑level security products to provide data integrity, confidentiality, authentication, non‑repudiation, and access control of Local Area Networks.
• Administer all systems, including associated hardware platforms, software applications, and numerous interfaces within the Local Area Network.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Develop cyberspace plans, strategy, and policy to support and align with organizational cyberspace missions and initiatives.
• Serve as a systems administrator responsible for planning, coordinating, modifying, implementing, and troubleshooting to meet customer needs.

This position provides unique exposure to grow as an Information Assurance professional by empowering individuals to enhance their skills and knowledge. As a geographically separated unit (GSU) that operates as a base‑level enclave, this role allows for developing skillsets normally reserved for a full base‑level unit.

This role supports cutting‑edge research with the electromagnetic spectrum, enabling the maximum safety exploitation of directed energy for the US and allies.

We strongly prefer to fill this position internally to leverage existing knowledge of our directorate and portfolio.

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework as determined by agency policy.

No.

• Permanent appointment type.
• United States citizen.
• Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a Top‑Secret security clearance.
• Subject to pre‑employment drug testing and random drug testing.
• May require travel.
• Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non‑Critical certification in Engineering and Technical Management (N).
• 5 years to complete certification requirements; must have 4 years of experience to become fully certified.

• At least one (1) year or 52 weeks of specialized experience at the next lower grade.
• Must also meet the basic qualification requirements for the series.

• Required:
  
  CompTIA Security+, CISSP, and/or CISM.
• Desired (but not necessary): CGRC/CAP, SSCP.

• Developing, researching, and implementing policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access.
• Serving as, assisting, or assuming responsibilities of an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
• Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and…