Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)

The mission of the AFLCMC Advanced Training Directorate Division Weather Systems Branch (AFLCMC/WNR) is arming warfighters with advanced training capabilities to dominate evolving global threats. Requires experience in leading and solving complex cybersecurity requirements in a large Information Technology (IT) environment, across multiple geographically separated locations in support of the Advanced Training Directorate. Requires experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and meeting cyber security requirements Requires a person with a Top-Secret security clearance.

U.S. Citizenship

This is a designated Drug Testing Position

Financial Management Statement (if applicable)

Active security clearance

Current Department of Defense (DoD) 8570.01-M / DoD 8140 IAM Level 2 certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Desired Skills:

Risk Management Compliance, Government Databases Tools (eMASS), Vulnerability Security Tools, Directives Regulations

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

Cybersecurity Information Assurance Expertise: Advanced professional knowledge of cybersecurity principles, concepts, practices, and methods, as well as operational familiarity with the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the Assess Authorize (AA) lifecycle.

Government Compliance Tool Proficiency: Active experience managing, inputting, and maintaining system security packages within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) to achieve and preserve an Authority to Operate (ATO).

Security Assessment Vulnerability Management: Knowledge of vulnerability mitigation practices and experience executing system scans using tools such as ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution), interpreting HBSS/ESS telemetry, and implementing DISA STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides).

Program Stakeholder Advisory: Skill in directing, advising, and integrating the efforts of Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), system owners, and program managers to resolve complex cybersecurity challenges, formulate security mitigation strategies, and maintain a robust continuous monitoring posture.

Exemplary Communication Liaison Capability: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to represent the division or directorate at Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) or Air Force-wide technical reviews, presenting and justifying authorization decisions, security exceptions, and technical risk assessments.

Professional DoD 8140/8570 Certification: Possession of (or the ability to obtain within 6 months) a commercial security credential aligning with DoD 8140/8570 IAM Level II or III (such as CISSP, CISM, CAP, or CASP+).

Professional Experience Equivalent: Progressively responsible, specialized professional experience in cybersecurity, system administration, or network engineering that demonstrates the capability to perform senior-level ISSM duties. A Bachelor’s degree is not required; qualified military or civilian technical experience in cybersecurity environments may fully substitute.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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