Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full-time Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN), (GS-2210-12) to perform as an Information Systems Security Manager, working at the Headquarters Air Mobility Command (HQ AMC), Senior Leadership Airborne Communications (A6NA), Scott AFB, Illinois.
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.
Salary ($76,463 - $99,404) based on experience.
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Qualifications/Requirements:
In this position you will serve as HQ AMC's Senior Leader Communications Branch is hiring an IT Specialist to serve as Deputy PM and ISSM for the Executive Airlift Communications Network (EACN). In this vital role, you will lead cybersecurity, program execution, and secure DoDIN services (NIPR/SIPR/Voice/VTC) for aircraft fleets supporting POTUS and Top 5 U.S. Leaders.
MUST POSSESS OR QUICKLY ATTAIN IAM LEVEL II AND ETM-PTACTITIONER CERTIFICATION, ALONGSIDE PROVEN EXPERTISE IN RMF AND EMASS.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
This position is designated as a Drug Test Designated Position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level II position. As a condition of employment, the incumbent must achieve appropriate IAM II certification within six months of assignment of IA duties. The incumbent must maintain certification while in the position and meet continuing education requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security Clearance. This position is designated Special Sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
Employee is required to submit an initial and annual OGE450 (Confidential Financial Disclosure Report) pursuant to 5 CFR Part 2634.br>
Work will require infrequent short-term CONUS or OCONUS travel away from the normal duty station. The employee is subject to short notice TDY deployment to meet worldwide operational mission requirements. Employees must be able to complete all pre-deployment training required for the theater of operations. This may include nuclear, chemical, and biological defense training and travel by military air.
• Knowledge of a full range of Information Assurance (IA) principles, concepts, practices, products and services, and methods for evaluating risk; skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to maintain a secure network environment. Knowledge of the latest advancements in rapidly changing technology to evaluate its possible impact on organization missions, and to develop strategies to satisfy requirements.
• Knowledge of IT information security requirements for certification and accreditation, network operations protocols, systems testing and evaluation, and performance management methods sufficient to plan and conduct security accreditation reviews for installed systems or networks and assess and advise on new or revised security measures and countermeasures based on the results of accreditation reviews.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, programming, requirements generation and acquisition disciplines, policies, concepts, and theories to analyze, plan, organize, and direct the functions and work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
• Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives, organizational structures and the relationship of various DoD and command entities involved in overall planning; sequence and timing of key operational events; milestones; execution of military operations and evaluations; the Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System support process; and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events to provide command level staff guidance and/or conduct studies.
• Knowledge of a wide range of advanced management and organizational concepts, principles, and practices relating to management engineering principles, financial management and budgetary practices; manpower safety and security regulations, practices, procedures; and management information systems to apply DoD, Joint, and Air Force regulations, instructions, directives, guidance, and policy.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.
Click the apply button to complete an application and upload your two-page resume to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Must be of legal work age.