IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Infosec)

Air National Guard Units•Mansfield, OH

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position with the Ohio 179th Cyberspace Wing, National Guard. The position is in the Advanced Programs Office (CCZ), Special Access Program (SAP) Branch of an Air National Guard Wing Staff, or may be in the Operations Support Squadron Intelligence Division. The role provides cybersecurity for an Air National Guard Wing’s SAP or Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) infrastructure, following Department of Defense, Air Force, and National Guard security procedures and practices. The specialist ensures systems are operated and maintained in accordance with AFI 17-101, Joint SAP Implementation Guidance (JSIG), and applicable security directives. The role plans, analyzes, develops, and implements information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and networks. It also provides subject matter expertise for inspections, assessments, and accreditations and may lead assessment teams. The position coordinates with Wing and MAJCOM Information System Security Managers, oversees certification and accreditation documentation and implementation for systems and networks within Wing SAP facilities, and validates that Risk Management Framework requirements are met and approved by the appropriate Designated Approving Authorities. The specialist maintains knowledge of current and emerging cybersecurity threats and uses that knowledge to develop or update policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade.
Must have a SECRET clearance before appointment and be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.
Must meet Information Assurance Technician Level II (IAT-II) certification requirements within six months or less of appointment.
Must have or obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
Must participate in direct deposit.
A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing this position.
Must be available for possible duty in preparation for or response to a state emergency or disaster declaration.
May be required to work irregular and overtime (compensatory) hours to support operations or contingencies.
May be required to travel by car, military or commercial aircraft, or other transportation for temporary duty assignments.

Responsibilities

Provide cybersecurity for Air National Guard Wing SAP or SCIF infrastructure in accordance with DoD, Air Force, and National Guard security procedures and practices.
Ensure systems are operated and maintained in accordance with AFI 17-101, JSIG, and applicable command and DoD security directives and procedures.
Monitor DoD information security bulletins and notifications related to Information Security Vulnerability Alerts.
Coordinate with Wing peers, MAJCOM elements, commercial vendors, and Information System Security Managers on cybersecurity and Information Assurance matters.
Ensure compliance with Federal, DoD, Air Force, and MAJCOM Information Assurance and cybersecurity policies.
Establish operating standards and procedures for the installation Information Security Program; coordinate requirements, track suspense dates, and report virus problems according to established procedures.
Plan, analyze, develop, and implement information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools to protect system and network confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Advise, prepare, and audit the organization for Wing Self Inspection Program activities, Compliance Inspections, and accreditations; may lead assessment teams such as Site Assistance Visits.
Oversee networks and information systems in Wing SAP facilities, including JWICS and SCIF facilities for Intelligence ISSO, and ensure systems are certified and accredited under RMF and configuration management requirements before installation.
Ensure certification and accreditation documentation and implementation meet AFI 17-101, JSIG, and RMF standards for DoD IT; validate that RMF requirements are implemented and assets are approved by the appropriate Designated Approving Authorities.
Maintain knowledge of past, current, and potential cybersecurity threats through training, conferences, research, and information sharing, and use it to develop policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.