The United States Space Force (USSF) at Kirtland AFB, NM is searching for a Delta, Information Systems Security Developer, SSC/SZ - SYD 89 (NH-2210-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).
Description:
Member will serve as a Delta ISSD for the planning, execution, and reporting of Information Assurance and Cyber Security disciplines for the space ground and launch systems throughout the Innovation & Prototyping delta. Ensures that the proper acquisition system protections are properly planned, implemented, and reported throughout the development lifecycle. Main goal is to ensure the appropriate application of information assurance and cyber security policies and procedures to protect Space system Command programs. The newly appointed ISSD will function as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for application security policies. In this role, they will support both Research & Development (R&D) and operational systems under development by SYD 89/SD and its customer base, which includes: United States Space Force (USSF), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) assigned information technology (IT) systems, ground systems and space vehicles. Additionally, the ISSD will oversee, implement, and maintain the cybersecurity policies and procedures required to safeguard SYD 89/SD programs, systems, and facilities, ensuring a robust and resilient security posture is continuously maintained across all assigned assets. Ensure software, hardware, and firmware comply with appropriate security configuration guidelines (e.g., Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)/Security Requirement Guides (SRG)). Familiar in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, associated Security Control Families and the development of authorization decision packages to obtain Authority-to-Connect (ATCs), Interim Authority to Test (IATTs), etc.
As a member of the Cybersecurity Branch and Mission System Section that supports activities for space mission accreditation, technical performance, and program schedule issues ensuring all programs efforts comply with regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Balances IPT workloads and provides overall guidance and the subject matter expert on cyber awareness and controls. Employee plans and carries out assignments independently; conceives and defines solutions to highly complex problems; analyzes, interprets, and reports findings of projects; and guides/supports technical and programmatic work.
Ideal Candidate:
Possess one of the following certification or college degrees:
CCSP - Certified Cloud Security Professional, Cloud+ - CompTIA Cloud plus, CSC - Cyber Secure Coder, GCLD - GIAC Cloud Security Essentials, GCSA - GIAC Cloud Security Automation, GSEC - GIAC Security Essentials Certification, or SecurityX / CASP+ - CompTIA SecurityX (Formerly known as Advanced Security Practitioner plus [CASP+]) or higher 8140 certification
Or
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or Information Systems, Information Technology
- Member must meet OPM education standards.
-Member must have knowledge/background of following…
-Risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk); cybersecurity principles, concepts, practices, systems software, database software, and immediate access storage technology to carry out activities leading to security certification or accreditation.
-IT security principles, concepts, practices, products and services, and methods for evaluating risk and vulnerability, implementing mitigating improvement, and disseminating IT security tools and procedures for Space Ground and Vehicle systems.
-Local Area Network security requirements and techniques for protecting computer systems and cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environments (on & off premises environments)
-Ensuring audit records are collected and reviewed weekly in accordance with ICS 500-27, Collection and sharing of audit data
-Space operational and acquisition activities including space system, satellite command and control systems, launch systems and associate mission process, systems, and applications
-NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, FedRAMP, COMSEC.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
Employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position
This is a drug testing position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft.
May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.
The employee will attain appropriate DoW approved cybersecurity baseline certificate(s) applicable for cybersecurity functions required for the DoW position held, within six months of filling position IAW DoW MANUAL 8140.03.
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
PCS is not authorized. Incentive is not authorized.
This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
Qualifications
The 2210 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:
Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
Job title
Detailed duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number
Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
Hours per week
Salary, if applicable
Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Do not email application. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity, click here.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:
Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
Job title
Detailed duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number
Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
Hours per week
Salary, if applicable
Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Do not email application. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity, click here.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
