IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) - ALTERNATE HIRING AUTHORITY

Air Force Materiel Command • Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

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About The Position

The position serves as the Air Force Materiel Command Chief Intelligence Information Security Officer (CIISO) and as a HAF A/2/6 Delegated Authorizing Official-Representative (DAO-R) for the Air Force Intelligence Community. It supports the delivery and use of National Security Systems services for the Air Force Intelligence Community Information Enterprise. The incumbent administers AFMC’s ISR Cybersecurity Program and makes authorization decisions affecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information resources, including whether risks associated with systems, services, or applications from external providers are acceptable.

The role leads and coordinates complex security assessment and authorization activities with senior military, civilian, and contract personnel, and includes supervisory personnel management responsibilities. The position also serves as AFMC/A2’s principal intelligence information-security advisor, providing cybersecurity oversight for intelligence systems and platforms across the command, including oversight of a cross-domain support element supporting Air Force Intelligence Community Sensitive Compartmented Information cross-domain solutions. The incumbent represents AFMC in senior Air Force, DoD, and Intelligence Community forums and develops practical, risk-informed options for senior leaders.

This is a special-sensitive position requiring eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information, other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs. A nondisclosure agreement is required. Cybersecurity certification is a condition of employment: the incumbent must achieve the appropriate information assurance certification within six months of assignment, with IAM Level III specified. The position is subject to drug testing and may require work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the OPM competency-based qualification requirements for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210, including Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Teamwork, and Technical Competence.
• Have IT experience leading cybersecurity, risk management, and information-assurance programs for complex intelligence systems, platforms, and National Security Systems across a geographically dispersed, multi-location enterprise.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience with methods for evaluating, implementing, and disseminating IT security assessment, monitoring, detection, and remediation tools and procedures using standards-based concepts and capabilities.
• Understand Windows, Unix, and Linux server and client hardware and software, their vulnerabilities and security controls, threats to IT systems, and technologies and tools for attacking and defending systems.
• Understand cybersecurity principles and the operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses and vulnerabilities, including the use of alerts, advisories, errata, and bulletins.
• Apply a broad range of security concepts, principles, and practices to analyze and resolve complex cybersecurity problems; apply policy to contractors and government and military officials; and develop security guidance.
• Assess information system and network protection requirements and countermeasures for security threats and vulnerabilities, including buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, SQL/PL-SQL injection, race conditions, covert channels, replay, return-oriented attacks, and malicious code.
• Organize and analyze information; produce reports, position papers, and briefings for commanders and senior management; communicate findings; advocate positions; and negotiate complex issues using mature judgment.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing, and explain cloud deployment models and the differences between on-premises and off-premises environments.
• Manage a small staff and carry out all phases of personnel management responsibilities.
• Maintain current certifications and obtain the required information assurance certification within six months of assignment, unless an authorized waiver applies; IAM Level III certification is specified.
• Be eligible for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information, other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs, and sign a nondisclosure agreement.
• Pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Complete the applicable one-year probationary period or two-year trial period and receive written certification for continued employment upon its completion.

Nice To Haves

• Seasoned cybersecurity leadership and experience directing a blended civilian, contractor, officer, and enlisted workforce.
• Ability to resolve difficult technical and policy issues and develop practical, risk-informed options that preserve security while enabling mission decisions.
• Enterprise perspective, sound judgment, exceptional written and oral communication, and confidence to challenge assumptions constructively.
• Experience providing senior leaders with decision space and delivering defensible, mission-enabling solutions in a high-consequence national-security environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Air Force Materiel Command Chief Intelligence Information Security Officer and focal point for administering AFMC’s ISR Cybersecurity Program.
• Serve as a HAF A/2/6 Delegated Authorizing Official-Representative for the Air Force Intelligence Community.
• Make authorization decisions concerning the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Air Force Intelligence Community information resources and the acceptability of security and privacy risks.
• Lead and coordinate complex security assessment and authorization activities with senior military, civilian, and contract employees.
• Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities and manage staff through all phases of personnel management.
• Provide senior intelligence information-security advice and lead cybersecurity oversight for intelligence systems and platforms across AFMC.
• Oversee the HAF-appointed Cross Domain Support Element supporting Air Force Intelligence Community Sensitive Compartmented Information cross-domain solutions.
• Represent AFMC in senior Air Force, DoD, and Intelligence Community forums.
• Develop risk-informed options and present clear, defensible findings and solutions to commanders and senior management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• PCS may be paid when authorized, in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Recruitment and/or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• An advance in hire may be authorized when supported by demonstrable proof.

What This Job Offers

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