IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Serves as senior AFOSI Information System Security Manager (ISSM). Provides Cybersecurity Guidance for IT Projects. Serves as senior cybersecurity technical lead for program/system execution of DoD Information Network (DoDIN) operations. Serves as senior a cybersecurity subject matter expert (SME) for Acquisition efforts. Accomplishes cybersecurity coordination as a senior representative to organization. Manages the AF IC Cyber Assurance program to ensure MAJCOM level compliance with related AF, Department of Defense, and Intelligence Community guidance. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see 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: This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Disclosure of Political Appointments Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume Leave accrual may be authorized upon request 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. This is a Drug Testing Designated position. The incumbent is subject to random drug testing for drug use. Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft. Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement. The incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties .A waiver of this six month requirement may be granted. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. DNRP is authorized. Centrally managed by the Cyber Space and Information Technology CFT. Qualifications 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, GS-2210 (Alternate A). SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience: Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving AND one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12 (or equivalent in other pay systems) which includes; applying a wide range of IT security principles, methods, techniques, and procedures related to access control; application development; contingency planning; cryptography; governance and risk management; laws, regulations, investigations, and compliance; networking, physical and environmental security; personnel, industrial, and information security; and secure systems operations and maintenance in order to implement a comprehensive, integrated cybersecurity program, achieving and preserving confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) triad, across multiple AF enterprise-level AFOSI IT programs. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Mastery of and skill in applying a wide range of IT security principles, methods, techniques, and procedures related to access control; application development; contingency planning; cryptography; governance and risk management; laws, regulations, investigations, and compliance; networking, physical and environmental security; personnel, industrial, and information security; and secure systems operations and maintenance. 2. Mastery of and skill in applying risk assessment and management principles, methods, techniques, and procedures to include identification and mitigation of threats and vulnerabilities, as well as likelihood and magnitude of business and/or mission impacts. 3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of a staff of IT Specialists in support of cybersecurity. Mastery of and skill in applying IT operations and service management principles, methods, techniques, and procedures, particularly those related to secure operations and maintenance of systems, e.g., access control, audit and accountability, secure configuration management, incident response, media protection, physical and environmental protection, personnel security, information security, industrial security, system and communications protection, and system and information integrity. 4. Mastery of and skill applying acquisition and integrated lifecycle management principles, methods, techniques and procedures, as needed to integrate IT security into organizationally managed programs/systems by working collaboratively with other functional disciplines, such as program managers, systems engineers, contracting officers, and financial managers. In-depth knowledge of a wide variety of established commercial applications software programs and how they interrelate and function within various environments. 5. Ability to serve as a project lead or team leader of special projects, sufficient to lead IT development teams, provide technical guidance and integrate multi-agency applications software. 6. Ability to make judgments, recommendations, effectively communicate orally and in writing; prepare and present briefings; and prepare various documents. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, w

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