INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (SECURITY)

• Serves as the Air Mobility Command SAP Information Systems Manager, Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) for all AFSEC/SEWN Special Access Program (SAP) information technology systems.
• Serves as a Systems Administrator planning and coordinating the installation, testing, modifying, upgrading, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of SAP hardware and software systems.
• Conduct SAP AIS Compliance Inspections for AFSEC/SEWN.
• Manages HQ AFSEC/SEWN SAP Information Assurance Awareness Program., * U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Incumbent must be eligible and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance (Special Compartmented Information) as well as be granted access to special access programs.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This is a drug testing designated position. The employee is subject to random drug testing for drug use.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. The incumbent must obtain the certification within six months. A waiver of this six-month requirement may be granted. Failure to receive the certification may result in removal.
• Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.
• Centrally Managed by the Cyber Space and Information Technology CFT

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series, GS-2210

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving AND have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes: Application of a full range of IT principles, concepts, practices, products and services, and methods sufficient to develop and coordinate security policies, standards and techniques for protecting computer systems from viruses, data tampering, and unauthorized system entry. As well as the skill to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques and design.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

Expert knowledge of a full range of IT security principles, concepts, practices, products and services (including systems software, database software, immediate access storage technology), and methods for evaluating risk and vulnerability, implementing mitigating improvement, and disseminating IT security tools and procedures.

Expert knowledge of IT INFOSEC security requirements for certification and accreditation, network operations and protocols, systems testing and evaluation, and performance management methods sufficient to plan and conduct security accreditation reviews for installed systems or networks and assess and advice on new or revised security measures and countermeasures based on the results of accreditation reviews.

Expert knowledge of the Risk Management Framework structure Risk Management Framework (RMF) structure, i.e., Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG); Security Categorization and Control Selection For National Security Systems (CNSSI) No. 1253; National Institute Standards and Technology (NIST),Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations Special Publication 800-53; and Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503, Information Technology Systems Security, Risk Management Certification & Accreditation; and AF SAPCO, and AF IG and IG policies and processes.

Expert knowledge of a broad range of telecommunications concepts and principles, operating modes, systems, media, equipment, equipment configuration, and related software systems, processes and procedures to assess and advise on vulnerability to attack from a variety of sources (e.g., espionage, disruption of services, destructive programs/applications) and procedures and methods for protection of systems and applications.

Ability to develop and conduct training on information security.

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, to all levels of management and within integrated product teams. 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 hours per week.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement., Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.