Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)

United States Air Force

$89K — $138K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of IT experience with emphasis on cybersecurity and risk management
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Experience in project management and oversight of multiple IT projects
  • Expertise in IT assessment methodologies and security control evaluation
  • Certifications in relevant IT security fields preferred
  • Knowledge of management within organizational systems and decision-making processes

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with various stakeholders to assess security controls for IT systems
  • Ensure security controls are properly assessed to meet established guidelines
  • Act as a member of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) team to meet cybersecurity requirements
  • Lead planning and management of IT projects and resources
  • Validate and analyze results of technical and non-technical security assessments
  • Research and evaluate external products for mission alignment
  • Engage and manage relationships with individuals connected to IT initiatives

Benefits

  • Recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives may be considered
  • Full-time employment with the federal government
  • Opportunity to work on cybersecurity within the Department of Defense
  • Engagement in high-stakes IT projects within a military context
Full Job Description
This position is open exclusively to current Department of War (DoW) Federal Employees. Applicants must submit their most recent SF50 to verify eligibility. Applications without the required SF50 and other supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will not be forwarded for consideration.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-time Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) (NH-2210-03) to work for Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center's Cyberspace and IT Directorate, AFSC/A6X Office. This position is located at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

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Recruitment, Relocation, Retention incentives may be considered.

2026 Salary Range ($89,508 - $138,370) yearly w/ locality

Job Open Date: 9/4/2026

Job Close Date: 9/17/2026

Who may apply: Current Department of War Employees Only

The Security Controls Assessor Representative (SCAR) coordinates with the Program Manager (PM), Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) team to assess security controls for the SCA. Works under direction of the SCA to ensure security controls are properly assessed ensuring security of the system IAW the Authorizing Officials direction. Serves as an active member of the RMF team from its inception, to assist with planning of cybersecurity requirements. The SCAR ensures security controls are implemented and assessed in accordance with the program security plan. Validates assessment results from others' (e.g., ASCA or ISSM) hands-on, comprehensive evaluations of the technical and non-technical security controls for the IT, determines the degree to which the IT satisfies the applicable security controls.

Requirements:

- Obtain & maintain a security clearance

- Must be a U.S. Citizen

- This is a designated Drug Testing Position

- Certifications / Licensure

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

1. Expert knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of IT assessment, planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation as well as knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, managing IT projects and resources, monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. Ability to lead and manage information systems planning, development, implementation, operation, and maintenance.

2. Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for the coordinated management of IT programs to include providing oversight of multiple IT projects, integrating dependent schedules and deliverables, and related activities such as life cycle management and program governance.

3. Knowledge of the principles and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design, and manage functional and infrastructure requirements; includes translating functional requirements into technical requirements used for logical design or alternative technologies or approaches. Ability to research and analyze external products to determine their potential for meeting mission requirements and business needs.

4. Knowledge of concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to IT work/development efforts. Includes those who are actively involved, those who exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome. Ability to work effectively with customers to assess their requirements then provide information, expertise, and assistance to satisfy those needs.

5. Knowledge of organizational mission and function and how to work effectively within its social, political, and technological systems to achieve measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Ability to determine objectives, make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions, set priorities, cause change, and accomplish organizational goals.

6. Ability to analyze complexities of existing technology, review/revise/develop policy, initiate plans for enhancements, and provide management sufficient technical and cost analysis information, through written documentation and oral briefings, to render informed judgments.

RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.

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.

Click the apply button to complete an application and upload a resume no more than 2 pages (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

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