IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): McChord AFB, Washington

Salary Range: $99606 - $129494 Per Year

Job Summary: This is a Washington National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service Technician position: IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) Location: 225th Support Squadron Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington 98438 Air National Guard Units Appointment Type: Permanent, excepted service Advertised as: Title 5 May be used to fill one or more vacancies. *Ensure you read this announcement in its entirety, complete all application requirements, and your USA Jobs profile name is accurate*

Major Duties:

• A GS-2210-12, IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC): Five percent of the time, exercises supervisory responsibilities such as: Assigns work to subordinates, develops performance standards, evaluates performance, recommends awards, takes disciplinary action as required, conducts performance counseling, and approves leave. Manages the Network Security Program. As the local area expert for computer network defense, the position is the point of contact for all aspects of Information Assurance, computer network defense, and network security within the Organization. Serves as an information system/network security analyst supporting the Information Assurance Program. Responsible for identifying and supporting the agency's Information Assurance certification, accreditation and security issues. Provides recommendations for upgrade to the current infrastructure. Provides guidance, support, and technical expertise to the organization on the security of networks. Manages and coordinates the implementation of information processing standards as they relate to system security/Information Assurance. Manages and coordinates guidance on hardware/software required to bring systems/networks into regulatory compliance. Provides technical expertise on security aspects of network accreditation packages for networks developed within the area of operations. Tracks circuit installations and network upgrades throughout the organization and insures new connections are documented on Approval to Operate (ATO) authorizations.. Insures that system administrators receive Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) alerts and tracks progress towards their application; leads software patch management efforts. Must be well versed in Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation processes to provide assistance, guidance, and supporting information to network analysts, site personnel, certification and authentication personnel, and Designated Approving Authorities (DAA). Maintain an accreditation inventory for the organization's systems. Ensures that accreditations and countermeasures reviews are understood and completed for all applicable systems and networks. Ensures that the network analysts have provided all necessary user certification documents prior to connection to networks and/or nodes. Serves as the Communications Security (COMSEC) Manager for cryptographic activities. As the primary or alternate COMSEC Manager, administers, coordinates, and implements programs to safeguard and control COMSEC material and equipment for the COMSEC account. Provides quality control for the COMSEC program by conducting periodic inspections of all supported COMSEC accounts. Exercises primary responsibility for the accountability, issues, destruction, and turn in of all COMSEC material, key (computer generated and paper), and equipment. Stores and issues material for the supported COMSEC requirements. Prepares all COMSEC forms, logs, and reports pertaining to COMSEC material accountability. Inspects accounts for accuracy and sufficiency. Provides assistance to users in the establishment of crypto-facilities and their users, to include classifying, downgrading, declassifying, safeguarding, and destruction of COMSEC material. Ensures the requisition, receipt, storage, maintenance, shipment, transfer, accounting, and proper disposition of all COMSEC material and equipment issued to the COMSEC account. Ensures the physical Security of the COMSEC account crypto-facility (vault). Prepares and implements security directives, local policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Evacuation Plans (EEP) for COMSEC material. Advises leadership on requirements for COMSEC material accountability and other matters pertaining to COMSEC. Serves as the COMSEC Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) operator and administrator, which includes all associated IT equipment, software, and interfaces; conducts System Administration (SA) planning, coordination, modification, operation, implementation, and troubleshooting to support the Information Technology needs of the COMSEC Account. Responsible for the Software Management Program: Manages program to ensure compliance with Federal, DoD, DISA, and Air Force, standards. As Software Manager, ensures an effective software management plan is in place and efficiently used, all software installed on EADS DoD Information Systems have a valid license certificate, media, keys, and certificates are backed up, and securely stored, media and keys are provided to technicians for installation, and periodic auditing is conducted to ensure compliance. May function as the Cyber Surety primary or alternate work center supervisor as assigned. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. 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 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. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Or 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. ***You must provide your most recent SF50 in your application to support your experience at the next lower level.***

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12846111 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-01