IT Specialist (Infosec/Appsw)

Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command • Scott AFB, IL

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About The Position

This position is part of the Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) and is with the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command. The IT Specialist (Infosec/Appsw) serves as the cybersecurity lead and Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for the PEO-T software factory and DevSecOps environment. The role synchronizes program-management and security-engineering activities with USTRANSCOM priorities, including cloud migration, DevSecOps maturation, and TCODE Software Factory implementation.

The position also serves as the division’s super/artificial intelligence (S/AI) subject matter expert, identifying and introducing tools and developing agents that improve workflows, analysis, knowledge management, and delivery of technical products. The incumbent provides technical leadership, coaching, and knowledge transfer to build workforce capability across cybersecurity, DevSecOps, cloud migration, software delivery, and S/AI integration.

This is a critical acquisition and cybersecurity position. The incumbent must sign an agreement to remain in federal service in the position for at least three years, meet applicable acquisition certification requirements within the stated timeframe, and attain and maintain the appropriate DoD-approved cybersecurity baseline certification within nine months of filling the position. Situational telework may be authorized subject to operational requirements and agency and supervisor approval.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-04 grade level in the Federal service.
• Experience migrating legacy applications to a cloud environment.
• Experience in application design using a microservices-based architecture.
• Demonstrated understanding of DevSecOps Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and ability to secure applications in a cloud environment.
• Knowledge of S/AI and machine learning concepts, generative S/AI tools, prompt engineering, data governance, model evaluation, and responsible S/AI practices.
• Experience implementing, evaluating, and/or using S/AI tools and automation tasks in an organizational environment, including developing S/AI use cases, conducting user training, and coordinating with cybersecurity.
• Must meet the applicable Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210 series; education cannot substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.
• Must sign a written agreement to remain in federal service in this critical acquisition position for a minimum of three years.
• Expected to meet functional-area acquisition certification requirements within 1–5 years of appointment.
• Must attain and maintain the applicable DoD-approved cybersecurity baseline certification within nine months of filling the position.
• Must be suitable for federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Financial disclosure is required: file an OGE Form 450 upon appointment and annually.

Responsibilities

• Synchronize program-management and security-engineering activities with USTRANSCOM transformation priorities, including cloud migration, DevSecOps maturation, and TCODE Software Factory implementation.
• Identify integration gaps, cybersecurity risks, technical dependencies, and decision points affecting software delivery and mission readiness.
• Serve as cybersecurity lead and Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for the PEO-T software factory and DevSecOps environment.
• Direct cybersecurity governance, risk-management activities, authorization requirements, continuous-monitoring practices, and vulnerability remediation.
• Coordinate with USTRANSCOM J6 to integrate Trust Team functions, Security Operations Center (SOC) processes, and the Certificate-to-Field process into the software-factory lifecycle.
• Serve as the division’s super/artificial intelligence (S/AI) subject matter expert.
• Identify, evaluate, and introduce S/AI tools to eliminate manual processes, improve technical decision-making, and advance division priorities.
• Design, develop, sustain, and refine S/AI agents for technical leads, ISSMs, and product owners.
• Integrate S/AI capabilities into daily workflows to reduce repetitive tasks, accelerate analysis, strengthen knowledge management, and improve delivery of technical products.
• Build workforce capability through technical leadership, coaching, and knowledge transfer.
• Provide guidance, share specialized expertise, and assign developmental work that broadens employee experience across cybersecurity, DevSecOps, cloud migration, software delivery, and S/AI integration.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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