SummaryTHIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.This National Guard position is for a IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC), Position Description Number T[redacted] and is part of the OH 179 Cyberspace Wing, National Guard.
This position is located in the Advanced Programs Office (CCZ), Special Access Program (SAP) Branch of an Air National Guard (ANG) Wing Staff or it may be located within the Operations Support Squadron Intelligence Division.
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As a IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC), GS-2210-12, you will perform the following duties:
1. Serves as an Information Technology Specialist providing Cybersecurity for an Air National Guard Wing's SAP or Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) infrastructure. Operates within the DoD, Air Force and NGB security procedures, operations, and practices. Ensures systems are operated and maintained IAW AFI 17-101, Joint SAP Implementation Guidance (JSIG), and all applicable command and DOD security directives and procedures. Monitors DoD information security bulletins and notifications as they relate to Information Security Vulnerability Alerts (ISVAs). Coordination is required with peer Wing contacts, MAJCOM elements, and commercial vendors. Incumbent is required to ensure compliance with Federal, DoD, Air Force, MAJCOM Information Assurance/Cyber Security policies. Utilizes extensive knowledge of all areas of automation security to establish operating standards and procedures for the installation Information Security Program. Coordinates requirements with the responsible personnel and tracks suspense for completing required actions and reports virus problems in accordance with established procedures. Ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems and networks by planning, analyzing, developing, and implementing information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools. The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in advising, posturing, preparing and auditing the organization for Wing Self Inspection Program, Compliance Inspections, and accreditations. May serve in a team lead role for assessment teams, such as a Site Assistance Visit (SAV).
2. Coordinates with Information System Security Managers at the Wing and MAJCOM level to verify or clarify information pertinent to cybersecurity/Information Assurance procedures. Ensures all IS and COTS/GOTS within the enclave are properly certified and accredited in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), and configuration management policies and practices prior to installing devices/systems. The incumbent has program oversight responsibility for networks and information systems residing within Wing SAP facilities (Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICs) and SCIF facilities for Intelligence ISSO). Duties include ensuring certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation and implementation meets AFI 17-101, JSIG, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards for DoD Information Technology. Validates all aspects of RMF are implemented for all assets connected, or to be added, to the local network are accepted and approved by the appropriate Designated Approving Authorities (DAAs).
3. Maintains an operational knowledge base of past, current, and possible future threats to the security posture by attending courses, conferences, seminars, online research, and information sharing between other Cyber Security/Information Security professionals. Using this knowledge base, the incumbent will be able to devise and implement new policies and procedures to prevent or react to security concerns.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.
*The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description PD#: (RequirementsHelp
Conditions of employment- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Must have a SECRET clearance prior to appointment and the ability to obtain and maintain a TOP
SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility. - This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the
Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of
domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. - This is an Information Security Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for
certification at Level II in Information Assurance Technician (IAT-II) within 6 months or less of
appointment to this position. - The employee will be required to have, or obtain, and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Position is designated as OM-ADM-001 within the Defense Cybersecurity Workforce as guided by
NIST SP 800-181; National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education, Cybersecurity Workforce
Framework. - This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for,
or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. - Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers,
contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. - Irregular and overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational
requirements or contingencies. - May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of
transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.
QualificationsSPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1- year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade.Additional informationIf you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
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