Information Technology Specialist (Infosec)

Pacific Air Forces • Elmendorf AFB, AK

11h

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the JITTC Special Access Program Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), responsible for planning, implementation, quality assurance, configuration, installation, integration, maintenance testing, operational integrity, and systems security of Automated Information Systems (AIS) and associated aircraft platform mission systems.

The position organizes and executes Information Assurance activities for the JITTC Programs Office, administers JITTC Special Access Program Automated Information Systems, and implements the program’s network security. It also provides technical assistance and customer support during daily test and training operations and exercises.

The position is designated special-sensitive and requires the ability to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement and consent to counterintelligence polygraphs are conditions of employment. The employee must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing and obtain Level 2 IAT certification within six months unless a waiver is granted. The role is mission essential and requires frequent TDY travel of more than 30 days per year, sometimes on short notice. A valid driver’s license is required. Other-than-normal duty hours, overtime, weekends, callback, uncommon tours, and holidays may be required; the employee may also need to carry a phone.

Applicants must meet the GS-2210 qualification standards, including at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent, as well as applicable time-in-grade requirements for merit promotion applicants. There is no education qualification requirement. Depending on the appointment type, the employee must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period. The position may be eligible for recruitment incentives, authorized advance in hire, leave accrual upon request, and a cost-of-living allowance subject to change.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET security clearance with access to SCI.
• Must sign required non-disclosure agreements and consent to counterintelligence polygraphs.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Must obtain Level 2 IAT certification within six months unless a waiver is granted; failure to do so may result in removal.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must meet all four IT-related competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent in another pay system is required.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-11 is required for GS-12 consideration.
• Knowledge of IT principles, methods, regulations, policies, products, and services sufficient to manage classified security enclaves and related security programs.
• Knowledge of IT security certification and accreditation requirements, network operations and protocols, systems testing and evaluation, and performance management methods.
• Knowledge of SCI and Special Access Program information and applicable industrial, physical, operational, and personnel security principles, practices, and policies.
• Knowledge of operating systems, associated devices, and system interoperability sufficient to install, upgrade, troubleshoot, test, and maintain systems.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work tasks, including without direct supervisor intervention.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, accurately, and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships and coordinate teams to meet mission priorities.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• May be required to work outside normal duty hours, including overtime, weekends, callback, uncommon tours, and holidays.
• Must report for duty during base closures or delayed reporting and remain on duty during phased or early release, as required by the mission-essential designation.

Responsibilities

• Organize and execute Information Assurance activities for the JITTC Programs Office.
• Administer JITTC Special Access Program Automated Information Systems.
• Implement the JITTC Special Access Program network security program.
• Plan, implement, and oversee quality assurance, configuration, installation, integration, maintenance testing, operational integrity, and security of AIS and associated aircraft platform mission systems.
• Provide technical assistance and customer support during daily test and training operations and exercises.
• Plan and conduct security accreditation reviews for installed systems and networks, and assess or advise on security measures and countermeasures based on review results.
• Install, upgrade, troubleshoot, test, and maintain operating systems and associated devices; optimize system functionality and performance and ensure server availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability.
• Travel frequently on TDY, over 30 days per year, sometimes on short notice.
• Respond to security incidents at geographically separated locations, including during non-duty hours.

Benefits

• Potential authorized recruitment incentive.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Eligible for a cost-of-living allowance (COLA), subject to change without notice.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to qualifying federal employees hired on or after November 5, 2016.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed