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IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Department of the Air Force
Air National Guard Units
104th Fighter Wing
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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC), Position Description Number PDT58212P1 and is part of the MA ANG 104th FW, National Guard. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. The unit point of contact and contact phone for this position is: SMSgt Kristin Martin at kristin.martin.1@us.af.mil.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
11/19/2024 to 12/19/2024
Salary
$81,745 to - $106,266 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Westfield, MA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
MA-12612158-T5-25-104-002
Control number
819341000

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Clarification from the agency

Nationwide - Open to all US Citizens

Duties

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1. Manages the COMSEC account for the Wing/Base and subordinate units. Ensures that the COMSEC Responsible Officer's (CRO's), Secure Telephone Unit (STUIII) Voice Responsible Officer's (SRO's) (SVRO's), and FORTEZZA Responsible Officers (FRO's), comply with Air Force, National Guard, state, Federal laws and applicable regulations. Act as the sole point of contact to the wing commander concerning the Wing COMSEC posture. Provide guidance to unit commanders, CRO's, SRO's SVRO's, FRO's, and COMSEC users. Establish training programs for CRO's, SRO's, and SVRO's, FRO's and alternates. Report deviations from established COMSEC and Security guidelines to higher headquarters. Assure semi-annual functional reviews of all COMSEC users' accounts are performed. Manages the AFEKMS program for the Wing/Base. Initializes the system, performs system backups, determines operator access and control functions (privilege management), reloads and configures the operating system's parameters. Installs hardware and software and trains alternate(s) in the AFEKMS operations. Provides Data Transfer Device (DTD) Modern Key transfer device training to assigned CROs. Prepares Emergency Action Plans (EAP's) Operating instruction to ensure that the EAPs can be implemented immediately. Itemizes procedures on task cards that are necessary while simultaneously preventing compromise of COMSEC material. Conducts and documents semi-annual dry runs involving all personnel associated with the COMSEC account.

2. Serves as the Base Computer Security (COMPUSEC) Manager. Establishes and publishes base-wide policy, as required, to effectively manage the Wing/Base COMPUSEC programs. Serves as Wing/Base Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). Assists all Wing/Base organizations in the development of their individual COMPUSEC program. Manages, provides guidance and assists in the preparations of all certification and accreditation packages in accordance with prescribing directives. Makes recommendations to the Designated Approval Authority (DAA). Uses state of the art information security software and hardware tools to gather information and manage security on assigned telecommunication networks and in the Wing/Base "firewall" or "Barrier Reef" software and hardware. Analyzes the information gathered to determine vulnerabilities, threats, and detect any compromises. Utilizes approved software to ensure Ensures user password configuration and use meets current standards. May be required to assist investigating agency on cases of sensitive matters. Manage the Information Protection Assurance Assessment & Assistance Program (IPAAP) (IAAP) for the wing, tenants, and GSUs. Work with the Network Control Center (NCC), and the Regional Operations Security Control center (ROSC), to implement procedures to protect information on all networks managed by the NCC. Performs IPAAP IAAP assessments, per prescribing directives, of all wing units and assigned GSUs.

3. Manages, develops, and conducts the base computer Security Awareness Training and Education Information Assurance Awareness Program. Maintain master records of SATE Information Assurance Awareness training for the Wing and supported GSU's, providing statistical data to command authorities as required. Serves as the Telecommunications Monitoring and Assessment Program (TMAP) Manager. Evaluates, advises, and trains agencies organizations and users throughout the entire Wing on TMAP requirements. Manages the Base Emissions Security (EMSEC) program. Assists computer systems users on all matters concerning Emissions Security. Performs EMSEC inspections and certifies areas/systems as appropriate. Complies with EMSEC directives and submits reports to appropriate MAJCOM. Conducts EMSEC customer education. Establishes, maintains, and exercises Information Condition (INFOCON) adjustment plans and procedures, to ensure mission critical systems capabilities are maintained, and sustained. Responds to downward directed and local INFOCON change requirements. Advises local Command authorities of the necessities for local INFOCON changes, based on situation.

4. Serves as the central focal point for all Time Compliance Network Orders (TCNO) system vulnerability alerts. Ensures Network Control Center, local functional system administrators (FSA's), Client Support Administrators (CSA's) and users, install all security patches comply with security procedures, and identified vulnerabilities are corrected. Reports compliance status to higher headquarters within mandated time frames. Assists users in determining equipment requirements to prescreen and determine if proposed system meets current COMPUSEC needs of the user requirements, to include future expansion, and comply with the AF computer security standards. Reviews Communications Systems Requirements Documents (CSRD's), for new Automated Information Systems (AIS) or modifications to existing AIS's, addressing COMPUSEC requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Favorable background check is required.
  • Position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
  • PCS expenses will not be paid.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
  • Veteran's Preference will apply. DD Form 214's are required for Veteran's Preference. If claiming Veteran's Preference for disability a Disability VA letter and SF-15 must also be submitted.
  • Visit www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans to learn more about Veteran's Preference.
  • Incumbent must possess or be able to acquire the appropriate level security clearance for this position.
  • 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 8570.01-M

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Nationwide - Open to all US Citizens

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience in IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must haveat least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. In addition to the OPM IORs (Alternative A) specialized experience examples, specialized experience includes 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.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of months/years.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019
An employee of an agency may not request, in oral or written form, that an applicant for an appointment to a position in the civil service disclose criminal history record information regarding the applicant before the appointing authority extends a conditional offer to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to an agency within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged non-compliance by an employee of an agency. To file a complaint please click this link and scroll to the bottom of the page for more information.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

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