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ITSPEC (INFOSEC) with Security Clearance - Baltimore, MD, United States - Department of the Air Force
Description
Duties 1Serves as the Wing Information Assurance Manager
Applies Information Technology (IT) security principles, methods, and security products to protect and maintain the availability, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability of information system resources and information processed throughout the system's life cycle
Establishes and publishes base-wide policy to manage the INFOSEC (also known as COMPUSEC) program and provides advice and guidance in its implementation and in procedures used in the development and operation of systems
Assists all base organizations in the development of their individual INFOSEC program
Disseminates information and ensures computer security practices are adhered to by all functional areas
Reviews, analyzes, and validates certification and accreditation (C&A) packages
Continuously identifies and analyzes threats and vulnerabilities to the information systems to maintain an appropriate level of protection
Ensures computer software designs address information system security requirements
Accomplishes risk analysis, security testing, and certification due to modifications or changes to computer systems
Evaluates, assesses, or locally tests and approves all hardware, software, and firmware products that provide security features prior to use on any accredited information system or network
Certifies all software prior to installation and use on communications and computer systems
Executes computer security plans and enforces mandatory access control techniques such as trusted routers, bastion hosts, gateways, firewalls, or other methods of information systems protection
(25%) 2
Manages the Network Security Program
Maintains required information assurance certification IAW DoD M, Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, Clinger Cohen Act of 1996
Implements and advises on IT security policies and procedures to ensure protection of information transmitted to the installation, among organizations on the installation, and from the installation using Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), the World Wide Web, or other communications modes
Utilizes current and future multi-level security products collectively to provide data integrity, confidentiality, authentication, non-repudiation, and access control of the LAN
Reports to MAJCOM, Air Force Communications Agency, National Security Agency, and Air Force Computer Emergency Response Team all incidents involving viruses, tampering, or unauthorized system entry
Serves as the Communications Security (COMSEC) Manager for all cryptographic activities including managing the Cryptographic Access Program (CAP)
Formulates and develops communications security criteria and requirements for inclusion in mobility, contingency, and exercise plans
Maintains accountability for sensitive cryptographic materials and related COMSEC information
Oversees issuance of COMSEC materials
Maintains COMSEC inventory
Prepares and evaluates written plans for emergency actions and ensures personnel are fully qualified in the execution of plans
Investigates COMSEC security incidents to determine the possibility of compromise to COMSEC materials and ensures documentation and reporting to appropriate channels
Implements and manages the Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) program
This includes system configuration and operation of the Local Management Device, Data Transfer Device, and Key Processor
Initializes the system, performs system backups, determines operator access, and control functions (privilege management), reloads and configures the operating system's parameters
Installs or oversees installation of local COMSEC account hardware and software, including training alternates in the AFEKMS operations
Serves as secure voice equipment (e.g., STE, secure VoIP) user Representative and Emissions Security Program Manager
Develops, implements, and monitors security systems for the protection of controlled cryptographic cards, documents, ciphers, devices, communications centers, and equipment
(20%)5
Adheres to management control plan requirements by conducting self inspection and staff assistance visits
Resolves identified discrepancies
(10%)6
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements Conditions of Employment NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position
This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement
Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform
Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment
Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory 1
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.2
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968
An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.3
Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
*4Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
5The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment
You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
6THIS POSITION CONDUCTS INFORMATION ASSURANCE FUNCTIONS
THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE OUTLINED IN DOD INSTRUCTION M*Statement updated to align with current policy
CLB 22JUN23 Qualifications Military Grades:
E6
AND BELOW GENERAL EXPERIENCE :
Experience, education or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the applicant to understand the stages required to automate a work process
Experience may have been gained in work such as computer operator or assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE :
GS-09 Must have at least 24 months experience, education, or training in analysis of the interrelationship of pertinent components of the system
Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment
Experience scheduling the sequence of programs to be processed by computers where alternatives had to be weighed with a view to production efficiency
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE :
GS-11 Must have at least 36 months experience, education, or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization
Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls
Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment
Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion
Quality of Experience :
Length of time is not of itself qualifying
Candidates' experience should be evaluated based on the duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed
The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled
Education This is a career ladder position, GS-09/11
If selected at the GS-09 level, you may be promoted without further competition to the next level, up to the maximum promotion potential of GS-11, once all regulatory requirements have been met and upon management request
If you are using Education to qualify for this position, GS-09: master's degree or equivalent graduate degreeor2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree GS-11: Ph.
Dor equivalent doctoral degreeor3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.
D
or equivalent doctoral degree You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims
To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position
Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System ) ).