IT Specialist (Infosec)

Air National Guard Units•Bangor, ME

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 5 excepted service position with the ME 101st Communications Squadron. The IT Specialist (Infosec) manages the Wing/Base Communications Security (COMSEC) account and related security, assurance, awareness, emissions security, and network vulnerability programs. The position advises commanders and users, establishes and delivers training, evaluates security compliance, and reports security status and findings to higher headquarters. The role also serves as the Base Computer Security (COMPUSEC) Manager and Wing/Base Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), supporting organizations with security programs and certification and accreditation packages. It manages AFEKMS operations, information protection assessments, security awareness training, telecommunications monitoring, emissions security, INFOCON procedures, and vulnerability-alert response. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
General experience, education, or training providing basic knowledge of data-processing functions and general management principles sufficient to understand the stages required to automate a work process.
At least 36 months of specialized experience, education, or training in techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications or computer specialty area.
Experience planning the sequence of actions needed to complete assignments, including coordination outside the organizational unit and development of project controls.
Experience adapting guidelines or precedents to meet assignment needs.
Experience preparing cost/benefit study documentation by summarizing and logically organizing material.
Applicants using education to qualify must provide transcripts or other documentation supporting their education claims.
Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered to be eligible for appointment.

Responsibilities

Manage the Wing/Base and subordinate-unit COMSEC account and ensure responsible officers and users comply with applicable Air Force, National Guard, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Serve as the sole point of contact to the Wing Commander concerning the Wing COMSEC posture; provide guidance to commanders, responsible officers, and COMSEC users.
Establish COMSEC training programs for responsible officers and alternates, and train assigned CROs in Data Transfer Device (DTD) Modern Key transfer device use.
Report deviations from COMSEC and security guidelines to higher headquarters and ensure semi-annual functional reviews of COMSEC user accounts are performed.
Manage the Wing/Base AFEKMS program, including system initialization, backups, access and privilege management, operating-system configuration, hardware and software installation, and training alternates.
Prepare Emergency Action Plan operating instructions and task cards to support immediate implementation while preventing compromise of COMSEC material; conduct and document semi-annual dry runs.
Serve as Base COMPUSEC Manager and Wing/Base ISSM; establish and publish base-wide policy and assist organizations with their COMPUSEC programs.
Manage and assist with preparation of certification and accreditation packages, and make recommendations to the Designated Approval Authority.
Use information security tools to gather information and manage security on assigned telecommunications networks and Wing/Base firewall systems; analyze findings for vulnerabilities, threats, or compromises.
Ensure user password configuration and use meet current standards; assist investigating agencies on sensitive matters when required.
Manage the Information Protection Assurance Assessment & Assistance Program for the Wing, tenants, and GSUs; coordinate with the NCC and ROSC to protect information on NCC-managed networks and perform assessments of Wing units and assigned GSUs.
Develop and conduct computer security awareness and education programs; maintain training records and provide statistics to command authorities as required.
Serve as Telecommunications Monitoring and Assessment Program Manager; evaluate, advise, and train Wing organizations and users on program requirements.
Manage the Base Emissions Security program, assist users, conduct inspections, certify areas or systems as appropriate, submit reports, and provide customer education.
Establish, maintain, and exercise INFOCON adjustment plans and procedures; respond to directed or local changes and advise command authorities on local INFOCON changes.
Serve as the focal point for Time Compliance Network Order vulnerability alerts; ensure administrators and users install security patches, follow procedures, correct vulnerabilities, and report compliance to higher headquarters.
Assist users in determining equipment requirements and evaluating proposed systems against current COMPUSEC needs, future expansion, and Air Force computer security standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.