IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Sysanalysis/Network)

Air Combat Command • Langley AFB, VA

2d

About The Position

Serves as a senior systems administrator in cyberspace operations, providing tactically flexible, persistent cybersecurity and internal defensive measures for the Wing’s key terrain in cyberspace. The specialist analyzes cyberspace risks, develops mitigation and countermeasure recommendations, advises management on active adversarial threats, and improves defenses for Wing-level or system-owner critical assets. The role also participates in discussions, meetings, committees, and special projects, and presents briefings and prepares recommendations and reports.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must meet IT Management Series (GS-2210) qualification standards and demonstrate the competencies of attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
• One year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent, including the ability to apply IT cybersecurity principles, methods, practices, systems, and procedures; evaluate, implement, and disseminate IT security tools and procedures; apply network operations and protocols; apply computer forensics; monitor and evaluate system compliance; and protect and restore IT systems, services, and capabilities.
• Alternatively, qualify through a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, in a listed field or a degree involving at least 24 semester hours in the listed fields and development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks.
• Merit-promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-09 is required for GS-11 consideration when TIG applies.
• Knowledge of IT cybersecurity principles, concepts, and methods for investigating, analyzing, and responding to cyber incidents in network or enclave environments.
• Knowledge of methods for integrating information-system components, administering computer systems, and optimizing system performance.
• Knowledge of IT security principles, practices, systems and database software, and storage technology relevant to security certification or accreditation.
• Knowledge of security policies, products, services, risk assessment, vulnerabilities, and methods for protecting systems and applications from threats.
• Knowledge of telecommunications principles, systems, equipment, software, processes, and procedures to assess operational efficiency and recommend improvements to equipment and system integrity.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must obtain and maintain required training and technical certifications within a reasonable timeframe determined by the supervisor.
• Must be eligible for a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance, sign a nondisclosure agreement, and receive a favorable suitability determination.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet any applicable probationary or trial period requirements.
• For education-based qualification, qualifying transcripts must be provided and education must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. education.
• Applicants must identify duties and responsibilities and total hours per week for part-time or unpaid experience claimed.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience and completed training in Functional Mission Analysis Cyber, Cyber Mission Mapping, Cyber Vulnerability Assessment Hunter, and Mission Defense Team Initial Operational Capable are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Wing-level and/or system-owner cyberspace through functional mission analysis to identify risks and develop mitigation and countermeasure recommendations.
• Review risk-driven inputs to identify and defend against active adversarial threats to Air Force systems, serving as a senior technical advisor to management.
• Direct improvements and hardening of defenses for Wing-level and/or system-owner key terrain and critical assets within cyberspace.
• Participate in discussions, meetings, committees, and special projects; present briefings and prepare recommendations and reports.
• Plan, coordinate, and install applications software and hardware for operating systems.
• Test and troubleshoot unusual or complex hardware and software malfunctions, analyze issues, and diagnose system failures to identify their source.
• Apply cybersecurity principles and practices, network operations and protocols, and computer forensics; monitor system compliance and help protect and restore IT systems, services, and capabilities.

Benefits

• The posting states that federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Authorized PCS relocation may be paid in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree