IT Specialist (Infosec/Network)

Air Force Materiel Command • Robins AFB, GA

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About The Position

The IT Specialist serves as the Air Force Sensitive Compartmented Information (AFSCI) Site Information Systems Security Manager for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence Directorate. The position manages, maintains, and assesses cybersecurity requirements for classified and unclassified information systems within AFLCMC SCI facilities at the installation.

The role plans, develops, implements, and maintains the AFLCMC/IN Enterprise SCI Cyber Security program at the installation. It implements and manages the enterprise SCI Information System Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Program under the Risk Management Framework (RMF), consistent with ICD 503, NIST Special Publications, and other regulations and policies. The position also implements and advises on cybersecurity policies and procedures for internal systems, WAN interfaces, and communications supporting simulation and analysis, and provides Communication Security (COMSEC) cryptographic support and accountability for AFLCMC intelligence and SCI mission systems.

This is a special-sensitive Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position. The incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information, sign a nondisclosure agreement, maintain current certifications, and meet assigned DoD Cyber Workforce qualification requirements. The employee may be required to work evenings, weekends, or holidays and must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing. An advanced IT or cybersecurity degree completed within the last five years is desirable, but the job has no education qualification requirement.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information and sign a nondisclosure agreement.
• Must maintain current certifications.
• Must achieve resident qualification for all assigned DoD Cyber Workforce roles at their specified proficiency levels within 12 months of assignment.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Must demonstrate the listed IT competencies: attention to detail, customer service, decision making, information management, interpersonal skills, oral communication, problem solving, teamwork, and technical competence.
• Experience must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed for successful performance, including experience leading enterprise cybersecurity programs, developing and enforcing network security architectures and policies, applying risk management, or using threat and vulnerability data to oversee testing and mitigation.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk management processes, and network security architecture, with the ability to provide strategic guidance on complex security matters.
• Skill in leading enterprise security programs and developing and enforcing cybersecurity policies and strategies.
• Knowledge of current and emerging cyber threats, attack vectors, and system vulnerabilities, and ability to develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Skill in planning and conducting technical audits, reviews, and security control assessments.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and evaluate technical evidence and prepare or review formal audit reports with actionable recommendations.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree in Information Technology or Cybersecurity conferred within the last five years is desirable.
• Experience with the full Assessment and Authorization lifecycle using tools such as Xacta.
• A senior-level certification such as CISSP or CISM.
• Experience managing programs, budgets, and stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and maintain the AFLCMC/IN Enterprise SCI Cyber Security program at the installation.
• Implement and manage the AFLCMC Enterprise SCI Information System Assessment and Authorization program under the Risk Management Framework, ICD 503, NIST publications, and applicable regulations and policies.
• Implement and advise on cybersecurity policies and procedures protecting internal systems, WAN interfaces, and other communications required for simulation and analysis.
• Provide COMSEC cryptographic support and accountability for AFLCMC intelligence and SCI mission systems at the installation.
• Lead and manage enterprise-level cybersecurity programs, policies, and strategies.
• Assess program-level risk, conduct or oversee technical audits and security control assessments, and evaluate controls against RMF requirements and industry practices.
• Analyze threat intelligence, vulnerabilities, and technical evidence; develop mitigation strategies and report findings with corrective-action recommendations.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family, with specific eligibility dependent on position type.
• PCS may be paid if authorized.
• Recruitment and/or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees.

What This Job Offers

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