IT Spec (Infosec)

Air National Guard Units • Camp Murray, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Washington Air National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position with the 194th Communications Squadron at Camp Murray, Washington. It is an enlisted, temporary indefinite appointment in the excepted service, advertised at the GS-2210-11 level. The position serves as the Wing Information Assurance Manager, applying information technology security principles, methods, and products to protect the availability, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability of information systems and the information they process throughout their life cycles. The position establishes and publishes base-wide information security policy, advises and assists organizations in implementing their information security programs, and manages network and communications security programs. The incumbent also serves as the Communications Security (COMSEC) Manager, oversees cryptographic materials and activities, and implements the Electronic Key Management System program. The position requires maintaining membership in the Washington Air National Guard, obtaining and retaining the required security clearance, and attaining the compatible Air Force Specialty Code within one year of appointment. The incumbent may occasionally work outside normal duty hours, and overtime may be required. The position is indefinite, with possible conversion to permanent technician status if funding and staffing allow.

Requirements

• At least 36 months of specialized experience, education, or training relevant to computer applications or a computer specialty area; alternatively, one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, subject to the stated documentation requirements.
• Specialized experience includes planning assignment steps and coordinating with people outside the organizational unit, developing project controls, adapting guidelines or precedents, and preparing documentation on cost-benefit studies.
• Experience must be IT-related; qualifying experience may be paid or unpaid and may include appropriate intensive training such as IT certification.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must meet Washington Air National Guard military requirements; military grades E5–E6 are listed, and the selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible military position and attain AFSC 1D715 within one year of appointment.
• Must maintain membership in the Washington Air National Guard for continued employment.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Must maintain required information assurance certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M and applicable federal information security requirements.
• Must comply with applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• A person convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants need not already be assigned to the position or possess AFSC 1D715 to apply or be considered.
• A degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management—or a degree including at least 24 semester hours in one or more of those fields and development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks—may substitute for specialized experience as described.
• Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may substitute for specialized experience as described.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Wing Information Assurance Manager and apply IT security principles, methods, and products to protect information systems and the information they process.
• Establish and publish base-wide information security policy and provide advice and guidance on its implementation and on system development and operations.
• Assist base organizations in developing their information security programs, disseminate information, and ensure computer security practices are followed.
• Review, analyze, and validate certification and accreditation packages; identify and analyze system threats and vulnerabilities.
• Ensure software designs address information security requirements and conduct risk analysis, security testing, and certification following system modifications or changes.
• Evaluate, assess, locally test, and approve hardware, software, and firmware products with security features before use on accredited systems or networks; certify software before installation and use.
• Execute computer security plans and enforce mandatory access controls and other information-system protection methods.
• Manage the Network Security Program and advise on and implement IT security policies and procedures for information transmitted to, within, and from the installation.
• Use multilevel security products to support data integrity, confidentiality, authentication, non-repudiation, and LAN access control.
• Report incidents involving viruses, tampering, or unauthorized system entry to the applicable Air Force and other agencies.
• Serve as COMSEC Manager for cryptographic activities, including management of the Cryptographic Access Program.
• Develop communications security requirements for mobility, contingency, and exercise plans; maintain accountability for sensitive cryptographic materials and related information; oversee issuance and inventory of COMSEC materials.
• Prepare and evaluate emergency action plans, ensure personnel are qualified to execute them, and investigate COMSEC incidents and document and report potential compromises.
• Implement and manage the Electronic Key Management System program, including configuration and operation of its devices, initialization, backups, access and privilege management, operating-system configuration, installation oversight, and training alternate operators.
• Conduct self-inspections and staff assistance visits under management control plan requirements and resolve identified discrepancies.
• Perform other temporary, minor, or incidental duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type and employment status.
• Certain incentives may be available, subject to funding and approval, but are not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED