IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) (Title 5)
Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Des Moines, Iowa
Salary Range: $75284 - $97875 Per Year
Job Summary: IOWA AIR NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION Open to members of the132d Wing Iowa Air National Guard (Title 32 Military Technicians, Title 5 Civilians, Drill Status members, and AGR). LOCATION: 132d Wing, Des Moines, IA
Major Duties:
- As a IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) (Title 5), GS-2210-11, you will perform the following duties. 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. 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. 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. 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. Coordinates with higher headquarters (HHQ) elements, Program Management Offices, Specific System/Hardware Support Elements, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) vendors and vendor contracted support facilities for issue resolution. Research includes using various means and media to obtain needed information to accomplish the task. May require the use of various stand alone (e.g., paper based, CD, DVD, etc.) or on-line (network or web based) methodologies to obtain needed information. Provides input to and coordinate on relevant support agreements that require section support to make sure they correctly identify products and services needed. Develops, implements, and maintains work center training programs. ???? Performs other duties as assigned. T58212P1
Qualifications: In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, and/or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the applicant to understand the stages required to automate a work process. Experience may have been gained in work such as computer operator or assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS 2210 11 - Applicant must have the following experience: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. 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.
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/12943704 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: 2026-05-15