Information Technology Specialist (Security)

Air Force Safety Center • Kirtland AFB, NM

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About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the AFSEC/SEWN Special Access Program (SAP) Information Systems Security Manager. The incumbent serves as the Air Mobility Command SAP Information Systems Manager and ISSM for AFSEC/SEWN SAP information technology systems. The role also includes systems administration, SAP compliance inspections, and management of the SAP Information Assurance Awareness Program.

The position requires eligibility for and maintenance of a TS/SCI security clearance and access to special access programs. Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment and must be obtained within six months, unless a waiver is granted. The role may require work outside normal duty hours, overtime or emergency overtime, recall to duty, and occasional travel away from the normal duty station.

This is a federal GS-13 position. Applicants must meet the applicable OPM qualification standards and have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, including the specified IT-related competencies. There is no education qualification requirement. Depending on the appointment type, the selectee must serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and be granted access to special access programs.
• Must obtain Information Assurance Certification within six months of appointment unless a waiver is granted; certification is a condition of employment.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, applying IT principles, concepts, practices, products, services, and methods to develop and coordinate computer security policies, standards, and techniques, and using appropriate data collection techniques and design.
• Demonstrate the IT-related competencies of Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements, including one year at GS-12 for GS-13 consideration where applicable.
• Expert knowledge of IT security principles, concepts, practices, products, services, risk and vulnerability evaluation, mitigation, and dissemination of IT security tools and procedures.
• Expert knowledge of IT information security requirements for certification and accreditation, network operations and protocols, systems testing and evaluation, and performance management methods.
• Expert knowledge of the Risk Management Framework and applicable guidance, including JSIG, CNSSI No. 1253, NIST SP 800-53, ICD 503, and AF SAPCO and AF IG policies and processes.
• Expert knowledge of telecommunications concepts, systems, equipment, software, and procedures sufficient to assess vulnerabilities and advise on protection against threats.
• Ability to develop and conduct information security training.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, orally and in writing, to all levels of management and integrated product teams.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• May be subject to random drug testing.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, or emergency overtime; may be recalled to duty.
• May occasionally travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Must have direct deposit as a federal employee.
• Depending on appointment type, must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Air Mobility Command SAP Information Systems Manager and ISSM for AFSEC/SEWN SAP information technology systems.
• Plan and coordinate the installation, testing, modification, upgrading, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of SAP hardware and software systems.
• Conduct SAP AIS compliance inspections for AFSEC/SEWN.
• Manage the HQ AFSEC/SEWN SAP Information Assurance Awareness Program.
• Develop and coordinate security policies, standards, and techniques to protect computer systems from viruses, data tampering, and unauthorized system entry.
• Plan and conduct security accreditation reviews for installed systems or networks, and assess and advise on security measures and countermeasures based on review results.
• Develop and conduct information security training.
• Communicate technical information clearly and accurately, orally and in writing, to management and integrated product teams.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package; specific benefits depend on the position and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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